suppress
/səˈpres/verb
उच्चारण सप्रेस
(बलपूर्वक) दबाना, कुचलना
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[T] ~ sth
to stop something by force; to put an end to it
(बलपूर्वक) दबाना, कुचलना
- The army suppressed the rebellion.
- The authorities suppressed the protest by banning all gatherings.
- The government suppressed the strike with the help of the police.
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- Soldiers were sent to suppress the riot.
- The king tried to suppress all opposition to his rule.
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[T] ~ sth
to prevent something from being known or seen
(सूचना को) छिपाना, दबाना
- The report was suppressed for years.
- The company tried to suppress news of the data leak.
- The newspaper was forced to suppress the story.
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- Officials suppressed the evidence of the accident.
- The scientist said his findings were being suppressed.
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[T] ~ sth
to stop yourself from showing a feeling
(भावना को) रोकना, दबाना
- She suppressed a smile.
- He tried to suppress a yawn during the long lecture.
- He suppressed his anger and answered politely.
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- She could hardly suppress a laugh when the teacher slipped.
- Try to suppress your fear and walk calmly to the stage.
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suppression nounsuppressive adj.