Scrabble & Words with friends points
- suppresses is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 14
- suppresses is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 14
- suppresses is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 17
Definition of suppresses
- come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority (verb)
Synonyms
- crush
- oppress
- bring under control by force or authority (verb)
Examples
- suppress a nascent uprising
Synonyms
- conquer
- stamp down
- subdue
- consciously restrain from showing; of emotions, desires, impulses, or behavior (verb)
Examples
- suppress a smile
Synonyms
- bottle up
- inhibit
- put out of one's consciousness (verb)
Synonyms
- repress
- lessen to the point of stopping (verb)
Examples
- suppress a yawn
- this drug can suppress the hemorrhage
See definition of suppresses in Merriam Webster