suppresses
verb
Meaning
- To put an end to, especially with force, to crush, do away with; to prohibit, subdue.
- To restrain or repress, such as laughter or an expression.
- To exclude undesirable thoughts from one's mind.
- To prevent publication.
- To stop a flow or stream.
- To forbid the use of evidence at trial because it is improper or was improperly obtained.
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