Bury and Suppress

Bury

Bury verb - To place (a dead body) in the earth, a tomb, or the sea.

Suppress is a synonym for bury in conceal topic. In some cases you can use "Suppress" instead a verb "Bury", when it comes to topics like hide.

Nearby Words: buried, burying

Suppress

Suppress verb - To keep secret or shut off from view.
Usage example: the defense attorney is openly accusing the prosecutor of attempting to suppress vital evidence

Bury is a synonym for suppress in conceal topic. Sometimes you can use "Bury" instead a verb "Suppress", if it concerns topics such as hide.

Common collocations

evidence bury evidence suppress evidence
memory bury memory suppress memory
anyone bury anyone suppress anyone
feelings bury feelings suppress feelings
Other words: enemies, memories.

Both words in one sentence

  • Visual Novel / Tsukihime Near-Rape Experience: In order to suppress his Nanaya side in Arcueid's route, Shiki manages to bury his desire to kill her, but doesn't gain real control of himself and almost rapes her instead.
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