suppress
//səˈprɛs//
Verb
suppressInfinitive
suppressPresent tense
suppressedPast tense
suppressedPast participle
suppressingPresent participle
suppressesThird-person singular
1
to forcibly put an end to something, especially by using authority or force
The government used military force to suppress the rebellion.
2
to prevent information, feelings, or reactions from being expressed or made known
She tried to suppress her anger during the meeting.
3
to restrain or hold back a natural function or process of the body
She tried to suppress a cough during the meeting.
4
to prevent the publication or distribution of information or material
The government tried to suppress the report before it reached the media.