In various figurative uses. To suppress, smother, keep from manifestation, expression, or activity (a feeling, passion, internal faculty, etc.).

transitive. To conceal, give no indication of, suppress (pride, anger, etc.).

figurative. transitive. Frequently with up. To store up, as though in a bottle; to capture; to reserve; to preserve. Usually in passive.

transitive. To disguise or slight in a demure manner. rare.