suppress; execute; compact soil
Meanings
3 senses · 9 examplesverb
to suppress; to repress; to put down by force
formalFormal and often political context. Used for rebellions, riots, or opposition movements.
The government sent troops to suppress the rebellion.
Many peasant uprisings in history were brutally suppressed.
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Police used water cannons to disperse the demonstrators.
verb
to execute; to put to death
informalColloquial or euphemistic usage for capital punishment, often in historical contexts like the early Communist era.
That local tyrant was executed in the early days of liberation.
Many landlords were executed during the land reform movement.
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He feared that he would be put to death.
verb
to compact soil; to press down soil after sowing
technicalAgricultural technical term. Usually done with a heavy roller or press.
After sowing, the soil should be compacted promptly to preserve moisture.
Farmers use a roller to compact the wheat field.
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Proper soil compaction can promote seed germination.