suppress

US /səˈprɛs/

UK /səˈpres/

B1

verb

  • To restrain or prevent the expression of (a feeling, desire, impulse, etc.).
  • To prevent the display of emotion or feeling
  • To forcibly put an end to; to prevent the development, action, or expression of (a feeling, impulse, idea, etc.).
  • To inhibit or arrest (a bodily function or discharge).
  • To use force to prevent something happening