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]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) the problem, Mr. Specter? Vague. I'll rephrase. In your capacity as Assistant District Attorney in the County of New York, did you knowingly suppress evidence in violation of the ABA Rules of Conduct, the NDAA Standards, and the New York State Bar Rule ., Section C? (..)
    2011 TvShow: Suits Title: Rules of the Game Season: 1 Episode 11