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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)
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

"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."
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Word Game Points

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

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 Word
SUPPRESSES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is SUPPRESSES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, suppresses is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SUPPRESSES has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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