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suppressing

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Definitions

﹒The act of forcibly putting an end to or preventing the development, action, or expression of something.

﹒The process of restraining, inhibiting, or keeping something from being revealed or known.

Examples

﹒The government is accused of suppressing information about the environmental impact of the project.

﹒She had a hard time suppressing a smile when her friend told the ridiculous joke.

﹒The medication is effective at suppressing the symptoms of the common cold.

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