suprimir
1. to forcibly put an end to something; to prevent from being published, distributed, or known
The government tried to suppress the protest.
O governo tentou suprimir o protesto.
2. to consciously inhibit or restrain a feeling, emotion, or desire
She suppressed her anger and remained calm.
Ela suprimiu sua raiva e permaneceu calma.
3. to prevent something from being expressed or made visible
He suppressed a smile during the serious meeting.
Ele conteve um sorriso durante a reunião séria.
4. to inhibit the development or growth of something
The medication suppresses the immune system.
O medicamento suprime o sistema imunológico.
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