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to suppress
01
to consciously control the expression of emotions, desires, or behavior
02
to stop an activity such as a protest using force
03
to stop or restrain using one's authority, often in an unjust manner
04
lessen to the point of stopping
05
put out of one's consciousness
Example
The dictator brutally suppressed any dissent against the regime.
The ruthless dictator suppressed dissent through violence and intimidation.
The oppressive government regime suppressed freedom of speech.
The anticyclone's high-pressure system suppressed cloud formation and precipitation, resulting in sunny days and cool evenings.
The villainous dictator suppressed dissent and committed atrocities against his own people.
