This is the 14890th most frequent Russian word.
подавить
To suppress or overpower.
Here, 'подавить' is used to mean suppress, referring to controlling or reducing an internal emotional state.
Мы смогли подавить волнение перед выступлением.
We managed to suppress the excitement before the performance.
In this sentence, 'подавить' is used to mean suppress, referring to quelling or halting a physical or organizational movement or rebellion.
Властям удалось подавить восстание.
The authorities managed to suppress the uprising.
Here, 'подавить' is used to mean suppress, referring to an effort to restrain or conceal an outward expression or reaction.