broadcast vs suppress

broadcast

verb
  • To transmit a message or signal through radio waves or electronic means. 

  • To transmit a message over a wide area; specifically, to send an email in a single transmission to a (typically large) number of people. 

  • To appear as a performer, presenter, or speaker in a broadcast programme. 

adv
  • Widely in all directions; abroad. 

adj
  • Cast or scattered widely in all directions; cast abroad. 

  • Communicated, signalled, or transmitted through radio waves or electronic means. 

  • Relating to transmissions of messages or signals through radio waves or electronic means. 

noun
  • A programme (bulletin, documentary, show, etc.) so transmitted. 

  • A transmission of a radio or television programme intended to be received by anyone with a receiver. 

suppress

verb
  • To reduce unwanted frequencies in a signal. 

  • To forbid the use of evidence at trial because it is improper or was improperly obtained. 

  • To put an end to, especially with force, to crush, do away with; to prohibit, subdue. 

  • To restrain or repress, such as laughter or an expression. 

  • To prevent publication. 

  • To stop or prevent the enemy from executing unwanted activities like firing, regrouping, observation or others. 

  • To exclude undesirable thoughts from one's mind. 

  • To stop a flow or stream. 

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