suppress

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   To put an end to, especially with force, to crush, do away with

   To put an end to, especially with force, to crush, do away with; to prohibit, subdue.

   • Political dissent was brutally suppressed.
2. 2

   To restrain or repress, such as laughter or an expression.

   • I struggled to suppress my smile.
3. 3

   To exclude undesirable thoughts from one's mind.

   • He unconsciously suppressed his memories of abuse.
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   1. 4

      To prevent publication.

      • The government suppressed the findings of their research about the true state of the economy.
   2. 5

      To stop a flow or stream.

      • The rescue team managed to suppress the flow of oil by blasting the drilling hole.
      • Hot blackcurrant juice mixed with honey may suppress cough.
   3. 6

      To forbid the use of evidence at trial because it is improper or was improperly obtained.

   4. 7

      To reduce unwanted frequencies in a signal.

   5. 8

      To stop or prevent the enemy from executing unwanted activities like firing, regrouping,…

      To stop or prevent the enemy from executing unwanted activities like firing, regrouping, observation or others.

   6. 9

      To hold in place, to keep low.

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