Suppress

usgb/səˈpres/
verb

To stop something by force, to put an end to.

The government suppressed the rebellion.
Visual representation of "suppress" - To stop something by force, to put an end to

Often appears as...

  • suppress a rebellion
  • suppress a smile
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Forceful Action

'Suppress' implies a decisive action, often by someone in authority to stop others.

Illustration for Forceful Action
The police acted to suppress the disturbance quickly.
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Power Dynamics

'Suppress' suggests an imbalance of power, where one side forcefully silences the other.

Illustration for Power Dynamics
The regime tried to suppress any opposition voices.
Visual representation of the word "Suppress"

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