suppress

Definition

  • verb: to end or stop (something) by force
  • verb: to put down by authority or force

Examples

  • I found it hard to 'suppress' a smile [=to keep myself from smiling] when he told me about what happened.

  • The judge may decide to 'suppress' the evidence. [=to not allow the evidence to be used at a trial]

  • She tried to 'suppress' a cough/laugh. [=she tried not to cough/laugh]

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