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Suppress

/səˈprɛs/
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(verb) To put an end to, especially with force, to crush, do away with; to prohibit, subdue.

It will take a long time to suppress the revolt.
The army was called to suppress the revolt.
CEFR Practice Quiz
He tried hard to ____ his laughter during the serious and formal meeting, but it was very difficult today.

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