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suppress the finding

[/səˈpres ðə ˈfaɪndɪŋ/]
verb phrase
suprimir a descoberta; ocultar o resultado
1. To intentionally conceal, prevent publication of, or withhold information about a discovery or research result
The company was accused of attempting to suppress the finding that their product was unsafe.
A empresa foi acusada de tentar suprimir a descoberta de que seu produto era inseguro.
2. To prevent or inhibit the revelation of a conclusion reached through investigation or research
Scientists should never suppress the finding of their studies for political reasons.
Os cientistas nunca devem suprimir os resultados de seus estudos por razões políticas.
Synonyms
conceal the findinghide the resultwithhold informationcover upobscure the discovery
Antonyms
disclose the findingreveal the discoverypublish the resultshare the finding

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
suprimir a descoberta; ocultar o resultado
Standard usage in academic and legal contexts
Portugal
reprimir a descoberta; ocultar a conclusão
Alternative phrasing used in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

cover up the finding
bury the discovery
keep under wraps
hush up the result
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