suppressed
Pronunciation:
/səˈpɹɛst/verb
Definitions
To put an end to, especially with force, to crush, do away with; to prohibit, subdue.
Example: Political dissent was brutally suppressed.
To restrain or repress, such as laughter or an expression.
Example: I struggled to suppress my smile.
To exclude undesirable thoughts from one's mind.
Example: He unconsciously suppressed his memories of abuse.
To prevent publication.
Example: The government suppressed the findings of their research about the true state of the economy.