SUPPRESSES
(verb)Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Suppresses.
Suppresses - 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
"She suppresses her anger and remains calm."
"He suppresses his urge to laugh at the inappropriate joke."
"The government suppresses freedom of speech in this country."
"The medication suppresses the symptoms but doesn't cure the disease."
"She suppresses her emotions and puts on a brave face."
Word Game Points
Is SUPPRESSES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, suppresses is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SUPPRESSES has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is SUPPRESSES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, suppresses is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSUPPRESSES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is SUPPRESSES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, suppresses is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSUPPRESSES has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.
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