suppress

/səˈpɹɛs/verb
High School
1

To put an end to, especially with force, to crush, do away with; to prohibit, subdue.

2

To restrain or repress, such as laughter or an expression.

3

To exclude undesirable thoughts from one's mind.

4

To prevent publication.

5

To stop a flow or stream.

6

To forbid the use of evidence at trial because it is improper or was improperly obtained.

7

To reduce unwanted frequencies in a signal.

8

To stop or prevent the enemy from executing unwanted activities like firing, regrouping, observation or others.

9

To hold in place, to keep low.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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