No. 14,890 in Russian
подавить
To suppress or overpower.
In a sentence
Мы смогли подавить волнение перед выступлением.
We managed to suppress the excitement before the performance.
Here, 'подавить' is used to mean suppress, referring to controlling or reducing an internal emotional state.
Властям удалось подавить восстание.
The authorities managed to suppress the uprising.
In this sentence, 'подавить' is used to mean suppress, referring to quelling or halting a physical or organizational movement or rebellion.
Он старался подавить улыбку, но безуспешно.
He tried to suppress his smile but was unsuccessful.
Here, 'подавить' is used to mean suppress, referring to an effort to restrain or conceal an outward expression or reaction.
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