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suppress

supp·ress

US/səˈpɹɛs/ fairly common us

verb

1.

to put down by force or authority

  • “suppress a nascent uprising”
  • “stamp down on littering”
  • “conquer one”
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2.

come down on or keep down by unjust use of one''s authority

  • “The government oppresses political activists”
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3.

control and refrain from showing; of emotions

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4.

keep under control; keep in check

  • “suppress a smile”
  • “Keep your temper”
  • “keep your cool”
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5.

put out of one''s consciousness

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Origin

From Latin suppressus, perfect passive participle of supprimō (“press down or under”), from sub (“under”) + premō (“press”).

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