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To make another sound difficult or impossible to hear because your sound is much louder.

To control or limit people or activities by using power or force, especially to stop political opposition or social protest.

To control people in a cruel and unfair way, often using power or authority to limit their freedom, rights, or opportunities.

To hide something or make it difficult to see, hear, smell, or understand, often by covering it or by having a stronger effect than it.

To harm, oppress, or trouble someone, especially by treating them unfairly or harshly. This meaning is now rare and mainly found in older texts.

To stop an uprising, protest, or other form of active opposition, often using force, threats, or legal power.

To limit someone so much that they cannot act, think, or express themselves freely, especially in their work, relationships, or personal life.