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to suppress
01
to consciously control the expression of emotions, desires, or behavior
Transitive: to suppress emotions, desires, or behavior
02
to stop an activity such as a protest using force
Transitive: to suppress a protest or uprising
03
to block or halt the movement or release of something
Transitive: to suppress flow of a fluid or gas
04
to deliberately push away or control an unpleasant thought or memory
Transitive: to suppress a thought or memory
05
to prevent something from growing or developing
Transitive: to suppress growth or development of something
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Example
The ruthless dictator suppressed dissent through violence and intimidation.
The dictator brutally suppressed any dissent against the regime.
The oppressive government regime suppressed freedom of speech.
The cold weather suppressed plant growth during the winter months.
The anticyclone's high-pressure system suppressed cloud formation and precipitation, resulting in sunny days and cool evenings.
