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Synonyms for suppress

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verb · bring under control by force or authority

“suppress a nascent uprising”

stamp downsubdueconquer
verb · come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority

“The government oppresses political activists”

oppresscrush
verb · consciously restrain from showing; of emotions, desires, impulses, or behavior

“suppress a smile”

inhibitbottle up
verb · put out of one's consciousness
repress