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Definition
trying to keep under control — in many senses such as:- to stop others from doing something by force
- to keep something from happening
- to keep news from spreading
- to control an emotion
- Little Pearl!" cried he, after a moment's pause; then, suppressing his voice—"Hester!Chapter 12 -- The Minister's Vigil (47% in)
- Thou must not talk so!" answered the mother, suppressing a groan.Chapter 6 -- Pearl (95% in)
There are no more uses of "suppress" in The Scarlet Letter.
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