To stop or prevent the enemy from executing unwanted activities like firing, regrouping, observation or others.
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 exclude undesirable thoughts from one's mind.
To stop a flow or stream.
To reduce unwanted frequencies in a signal.
In various games, to defeat (an opponent) so that they fail to score, or to reach a certain point in the game; to skunk.
To cover over errors or bad actions.
To paint over with a lime and water mixture so as to brighten up a wall or fence.
To make over (a person or character, a group, an event, etc) so that it is or seems more white, for example by applying makeup to a person, or by discounting the participation of people of color in an event and focusing on only white participation.
The most basic type of thickening agent, flour blended with water to make a paste.
A lime and water mixture for painting walls and fences bright white.
A complete victory or series of victories without suffering any losses; a clean sweep.
A campaign to paper over unfavorable elements.