suppress

/səpɹˈɛs/

/səˈpɹɛs/

[verb]

to suppress

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to stop an activity such as a protest using force

synonyms : conquer

stamp down

subdue

consciously restrain from showing; of emotions, desires, impulses, or behavior

synonyms : bottle up

inhibit

to stop or restrain using one's authority, often in an unjust manner

synonyms : crush

oppress

lessen to the point of stopping

put out of one's consciousness

synonyms : repress

Examples

1. The dictator governed the country with a heavy hand, suppressing any form of dissent or opposition.

2. She tried to suppress her cough during the movie.

3. He tried to suppress his grimace of disapproval when he heard the inappropriate comment.

4. Despite her best efforts to be kind and compassionate, her innate selfishness couldn't be suppressed, proving that what is bred in the bone will come out in the flesh.