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

v. limit, block, or decrease the action or function of; "inhibit the action of the enzyme"; "inhibit the rate of a chemical reaction"

v. cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to; "The patient must be sedated before the operation"

v. stay the same; remain in a certain state; "The dress remained wet after repeated attempts to dry it"; "rest assured"; "stay alone"; "He remained unmoved by her tears"; "The bad weather continued for another week"

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

v. limit, block, or decrease the action or function of; "inhibit the action of the enzyme"; "inhibit the rate of a chemical reaction"

v. reduce the incidence or severity of or stop; "suppress a yawn"; "this drug can suppress the hemorrhage"

v. fasten with a rope; "rope the bag securely"

v. put a bridle on; "bridle horses"

v. put a bridle on; "bridle horses"

v. keep under control; keep in check; "suppress a smile"; "Keep your temper"; "keep your cool"

v. make calm or still; "quiet the dragons of worry and fear"

v. prevent from being seen or discovered; "Muslim women hide their faces"; "hide the money"

v. cover up a misdemeanor, fault, or error; "Let's not whitewash the crimes of Stalin"; "She tried to gloss over her mistakes"

v. fit with a muzzle; "muzzle the dog to prevent it from biting strangers"

v. put down by force or intimidation; "The government quashes any attempt of an uprising"; "China keeps down her dissidents very efficiently"; "The rich landowners subjugated the peasants working the land"

v. lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits; "moderate your alcohol intake"; "hold your tongue"; "hold your temper"; "control your anger"

v. stir feelings in; "stimulate my appetite"; "excite the audience"; "stir emotions"