to put down by force or authority; suppress a nascent uprising; stamp down on littering; conquer ones desires

[ Syn: stamp down , inhibit , subdue , conquer , curb ]

come down on or keep down by unjust use of ones authority; The government oppresses political activists

[ Syn: oppress , crush ]

control and refrain from showing; of emotions, desires, impulses, or behavior

[ Syn: inhibit , bottle up ]

put out of ones consciousness

[ Syn: repress ]

reduce the incidence or severity of or stop; suppress a yawn; this drug can suppress the hemorrhage'