dictionary.pt
suppress
verbgeneral usecommon/supɾiˈmiɾ/su·pri·mir
Definitions
21
To cause to cease; to put an end to, especially by force or authority.
Usage examples
“The editor decided to suppress the controversial chapter.”
“The government tried to suppress the protest.”
Common combinations
suppress rightssuppress informationsuppress a passage
2
To restrain or inhibit (a feeling, impulse, or action).
Usage examples
“He managed to suppress a yawn during the meeting.”
“She suppressed her anger to avoid making things worse.”
Common combinations
suppress a smilesuppress emotion