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suppress

verb

to put down by force or authority; "suppress a nascent uprising"; "stamp down on littering"; "conquer one''s desires"
Synonyms: conquer, curb, inhibit, stamp down, subdue
come down on or keep down by unjust use of one''s authority; "The government oppresses political activists"
Synonyms: crush, oppress
control and refrain from showing; of emotions
Synonyms: bottle up
keep under control; keep in check; "suppress a smile"; "Keep your temper"; "keep your cool"
Synonyms: hold back, keep, keep back, restrain
put out of one''s consciousness
Synonyms: repress