suppress

verb9

1. •
   To put an end to, especially with force, to crush, do away with; to prohibit, subdue.

   • Political dissent was brutally suppressed.
2. •
   To stop or prevent the enemy from executing unwanted activities like firing, regrouping, observation or others.
3. •
   To restrain or repress, such as laughter or an expression.

   • I struggled to suppress my smile.
4. •
   To exclude undesirable thoughts from one's mind.

   • He unconsciously suppressed his memories of abuse.
5. •
   To prevent publication.

   • The government suppressed the findings of their research about the true state of the economy.
6. •
   (US) To forbid the use of evidence at trial because it is improper or was improperly obtained.
7. •
   To stop a flow or stream.

   • The rescue team managed to suppress the flow of oil by blasting the drilling hole.
   • Hot blackcurrant juice mixed with honey may suppress cough.
8. •
   To reduce unwanted frequencies in a signal.
9. •
   (no longer used) To hold in place, to keep low.