LEARNit Dictionary

suppress

verb
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1
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to put an end, often by force, to a group or an activity that is believed to threaten authority
سرکوب کردن
synonym quash
2
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to prevent something from being published or made known
سانسور کردن, جلوی افشا را گرفتن, پنهان کردن, بایکوت کردن, بازداشتن
The police were accused of suppressing vital evidence.
This information had been deliberately suppressed.
3
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to prevent yourself from having or expressing a feeling or an emotion
مهار کردن, کنترل کردن, فرو نشاندن, بازداری کردن, خودداری کردن
He could hardly suppress his surprise.
Her face was charged with barely suppressed anger.
She was unable to suppress a giggle.
The disloyal thought was instantly suppressed.
He couldn't suppress the excitement in his voice.
4
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to prevent something from growing, developing or continuing
سرکوب کردن, مهار کردن, بازداشتن
drugs that suppress the appetite