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Suppress

/səˈpres/
To stop something from happening or to prevent an emotion or reaction from being expressed.

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Examples:

The king turned round at the sound of this suppressed mirth.I must be suppressed at all costs.But I suppress what I feel, and say nothing of it.'

Etymology:

etymology
From Latin suppressus, past participle of supprimere, meaning to hold back, check, or restrain. Sub- means under, and premere means to press.

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