verb as in strong fondness

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suppress, stamp out, repress

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Example Sentences

Example:The government tried to suppress dissent through propaganda and limited freedoms.

Definition:To put an end to or subdue the presence or effects of something forcefully.

From suppress

Example:Firefighters worked hard to stamp out the fire before it spread across the city.

Definition:To put an end to or subdue the presence of something forcefully, especially by using physical force.

From stamp out

Example:The new regulations aim to repress illegal activities in the digital space.

Definition:To suppress or keep down, especially by authority.

From repress