verb

• To put an end to, especially with force, to crush, do away with; to prohibit, subdue.
• To restrain or repress, such as laughter or an expression.
• (psychiatry) To exclude undesirable thoughts from one's mind.
• To prevent publication.
• To stop a flow or stream.
• (US, law) To forbid the use of evidence at trial because it is improper or was improperly obtained.
• (electronics) To reduce unwanted frequencies in a signal.
• (military) To stop or prevent the enemy from executing unwanted activities like firing, regrouping, observation or others.
• (obsolete) To hold in place, to keep low.