SUPPRESSES Synonyms: 184 Similar and Opposite Words

suppresses

verb

present tense third-person singular of suppress

as in covers (up)

to keep from being publicly known the government tried to suppress the truth about that incident

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as in stifles

to refrain from openly showing or uttering he managed to suppress a scream at the sight of the dead mouse suppressed her anger

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as in halts

to hold back the normal growth of pruning helps suppress buds at the ends of developed branches and encourages new growth elsewhere

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as in quells

to put a stop to (something) by the use of force nothing could suppress the rising tide of protest against the dictator's latest injustices

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as in conceals

to keep secret or shut off from view the defense attorney is openly accusing the prosecutor of attempting to suppress vital evidence

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Recent Examples of suppresses Researchers in South Korea have unveiled a tri-layer composite solid electrolyte (CSE) that boosts ion transport and suppresses dendrite growth in lithium-metal batteries (LMBs). — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026 The world unjustly suppresses and gives pain to an individual. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 26 Aug. 2026 When your fat cells are adequately stocked with fat, leptin levels are high, and your brain suppresses appetite. — Literary Hub, 17 Aug. 2026 Warming suppresses upwelling — which normally allows colder, deeper and nutrient-rich ocean water to rise closer to the surface. — Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026 Testosterone therapy suppresses the body's production of sperm and, in some cases, can lead to permanent infertility. — Will Stone, NPR, 10 Aug. 2026 The first is groupthink, where the desire for consensus suppresses healthy debate, constructive dissent and independent judgment. — James Langabeer, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 As the left and right argue, the disproportionate influence of a select few suppresses the will of the majority. — Susan Ostermann, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2026 Salt suppresses bitterness while sweetness softens the sour edges. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026

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The altitude also plays into the Broncos’ advantage as their defense stifles De’Von Achane and company.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026
Industry consensus has long held that rigorous ESG compliance naturally stifles speed-to-market.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of stifles

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Typically, bees stop laying eggs during the winter, or at least slow down activity, which represses mite activity.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
The portrait of a woman who represses and conceals a rape struck a chord as the #MeToo movement took off and put Trobisch on the map.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026

Definition of represses

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The stay, granted by administrative judge David Gunter, halts data center development by Townsite Solar 2, LLC.

— Kris Millgate, Outdoor Life, 3 Sep. 2026
The Missouri Supreme Court on Thursday blocked the state’s gerrymandered congressional map from being used in the November election, a seismic ruling that halts a Republican attempt to force Kansas City’s longtime congressman out of office.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of halts

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The snail’s diminutive size, however, conceals a massive secret.

— Carrie Arnold Contributing, Quanta Magazine, 2 Sep. 2026
Co-created by Amber Noizumi and Michael Green, Blue Eye Samurai follows the story of Mizu, a samurai who conceals her gender and mixed-race heritage after facing a life of discrimination, on a personal quest for revenge.

— Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of conceals

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The 42mm transducer system pumps out breathtaking dynamic range, while Adaptive Noise Cancellation effortlessly silences noisy dorm halls and busy coffee shops.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2026
This fails to mention that partisan gerrymandering silences the voices of the voters in the district who deserve representation, especially voters from underrepresented groups that are disproportionately affected by these efforts.

— Reese Ritter, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of silences

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Social Security swallows nearly a quarter of the federal budget and is less than a decade away from insolvency.

— Andrew G. Biggs, Washington Post, 28 Aug. 2026
If your dog swallows these fibers, it can get caught up in the digestive tract like hair in plumbing and create a blockage.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026

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