suppresses Synonyms
suppresses Meaning
suppresses
to keep secret, to stop or prohibit the publication or revelation of, to inhibit the genetic expression of, to fail to disclose (material evidence favorable to a defendant) in violation of due process, to exclude (illegally obtained evidence) from use at trial, to keep from giving vent to, to put down by authority or force, to stop the publication or distribution of, to restrain from a usual course or action, to press down, inhibit sense 2, to hold back, to keep from public knowledge, to slow or stop the growth or development of, to inhibit the growth or development of, to exclude from consciousness, to keep from being known
suppresses Sentence Examples
- The medication effectively suppresses the symptoms of my allergy.
- The heavy rain suppressed the flames, preventing them from spreading further.
- The government suppresses dissent by censoring the media and arresting activists.
- Stress suppresses the immune system, making us more vulnerable to illness.
- The new noise-canceling headphones suppress all external sounds, creating a tranquil environment.
- The strict curfew suppresses nightlife and restricts people's freedom of movement.
- Caffeine temporarily suppresses tiredness, but its effects wear off after a few hours.
- The company's monopoly on the market suppresses competition and drives up prices.
- The fear of failure suppresses many people's creativity and willingness to take risks.
- The calming atmosphere of the spa suppresses my anxiety and promotes relaxation.
FAQs About the word suppresses
to keep secret, to stop or prohibit the publication or revelation of, to inhibit the genetic expression of, to fail to disclose (material evidence favorable to
covers (up), stifles, silences, censors, hushes (up), burkes,throttles, represses, quashes, spikes
exposes, unmasks, debunks, tells, uncovers,reveals, discloses,shows up, uncloaks, divulges
The medication effectively suppresses the symptoms of my allergy.
The heavy rain suppressed the flames, preventing them from spreading further.
The government suppresses dissent by censoring the media and arresting activists.
Stress suppresses the immune system, making us more vulnerable to illness.
