Dictionary Check: suppress

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"suppress" is a valid word!

Scrabble 12 points

Words with Friends 15 points

verb

bring under control by force or authority

Example: "suppress a nascent uprising"

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verb

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

Example: "The government oppresses political activists"

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verb

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

Example: "suppress a smile"

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verb

put out of one's consciousness

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verb

lessen to the point of stopping

Example: "suppress a yawn"

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