elfojt

To deliberately ignore, hide, or suppress feelings, problems, or information so they are not dealt with or noticed.

To stop an activity, plan, protest, or idea from continuing or developing, especially quickly and firmly.

To consciously control yourself so that a feeling, desire, or physical reaction does not show or is not expressed.

To consciously control and hold back an emotion, desire, or impulse so that it does not show or is not acted on.

In psychology, to unconsciously keep disturbing memories, thoughts, or feelings out of conscious awareness as a defense mechanism.

To stop something from surviving or continuing by depriving it of air, light, or space, especially when plants crowd other plants, or when a fire is cut off from oxygen.

To prevent a person or group from expressing opinions or information.

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

To make an emotion, impulse, or reaction less strong and more controlled, often by conscious effort.

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

To prevent a sound, emotion, or physical reaction from being expressed, often by forcing oneself to keep it inside or make it quieter.

To control, weaken, or suppress a desire, impulse, or feeling, often through self-discipline.