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Suppress

Definition

(formal) To stop something from being expressed, shown, or felt, often by using force or authority; to restrain or control something, especially an emotion or an idea. Typically collocates with 'the truth', 'feelings', 'opposition', 'dissent'.

Example Sentences

1The government was accused of trying to suppress the truth about the environmental disaster.
2Does the fear of social disapproval suppress our genuine feelings and opinions?
3The authoritarian regime used brutal force to suppress opposition and dissent.
4The company's lawyers attempted to suppress the leaked documents, claiming they were confidential.
5There is a growing concern that social media algorithms may suppress diverse perspectives and amplify echo chambers.

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