Force
Repress
Repress verb - To put a stop to (something) by the use of force.
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Both words in one sentence
- While Bowser heads a wide coalition of forces, Peach relies on a small force of foreign mercenaries (Mario, Luigi, Yoshi) in order to repress them.
Source: WMG / Super Mario Bros.
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