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Record suppressed by force (3,4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

put down

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This clue could be a double definition.

'record' is the first definition.
(synonyms)

'suppressed by force' is the second definition.
'put down' can be an answer for 'suppressed' (thesaurus). I am not certain of the 'by force' bit.

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(Other definitions for put down that I've seen before include "Write" , "Slight" , "Recorded - snub" , "Quell; snub" , "Record - suppress - disparage" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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