Synonyms for suppress

Verb

1. suppress, stamp down, inhibit, subdue, conquer, curb, control, hold in, hold, contain, check, curb, moderate

usage: to put down by force or authority; "suppress a nascent uprising"; "stamp down on littering"; "conquer one's desires"

2. oppress, suppress, crush

usage: come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority; "The government oppresses political activists"

3. bottle up, suppress, restrain, suppress, keep, keep back, hold back

usage: control and refrain from showing; of emotions

4. restrain, suppress, keep, keep back, hold back, prevent, keep

usage: keep under control; keep in check; "suppress a smile"; "Keep your temper"; "keep your cool"

5. suppress, repress, forget, bury

usage: put out of one's consciousness