SUPPRESS
(verb)Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Suppress.
How to pronounce suppress:
US
Suppress - as a verb
Bring under control by force or authority
Example: "Suppress a nascent uprising"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
conquer18stamp downsubdue9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
check16contain9control9curb8hold8hold inmoderate11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
Example: "The government oppresses political activists"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crush10oppress11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Consciously restrain from showing; of emotions, desires, impulses, or behavior
Example: "Suppress a smile"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bottle upinhibit12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Lessen to the point of stopping
Example: "Suppress a yawn"
Example Sentences
"The police had to suppress the riot before it got out of control."
"She had to suppress her laughter during the serious meeting."
"The dictator tried to suppress freedom of speech in the country."
"He could no longer suppress his anger and yelled at his boss."
"The medication helped suppress her appetite."
Word Game Points
Is SUPPRESS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, suppress is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SUPPRESS has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is SUPPRESS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, suppress is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSUPPRESS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is SUPPRESS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, suppress is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSUPPRESS has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
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