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SUPPRESS

(verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Suppress.

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Suppress - as a verb

Bring under control by force or authority

Example: "Suppress a nascent uprising"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
conquerstamp downsubdue
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
checkcontaincontrolcurbholdhold inmoderate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority

Example: "The government oppresses political activists"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crushoppress
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Consciously restrain from showing; of emotions, desires, impulses, or behavior

Example: "Suppress a smile"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bottle upinhibit
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Put out of one's consciousness

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
repress

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."
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Word Game Points

Is SUPPRESS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, suppress is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
SUPPRESS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is SUPPRESS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, suppress is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SUPPRESS has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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