
Suppress
Forceful Action
'Suppress' implies a decisive action, often by someone in authority to stop others.

The police acted to suppress the disturbance quickly.
Power Dynamics
'Suppress' suggests an imbalance of power, where one side forcefully silences the other.

The regime tried to suppress any opposition voices.
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ConcealInhibitMuzzleQuashRepressStifleSubdue
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