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suppresses

VERB

restrain, hold in check

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abolish censor conceal contain cover up crack down on crush curb cut off muzzle overcome overthrow put an end to put down quash quell quench repress silence snuff out stamp out stifle subdue withhold

STRONG

annihilate bottle burke check clamp conquer extinguish interrupt muffle overpower shush smother spike squash stop trample

WEAK

beat down bring to naught hold back hold down hold in keep in keep secret put kibosh on put lid on sit on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aid allow assist build up compliment encourage give in help let go permit praise release sanction start support surrender yield

STRONG

light open

Example Sentences

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Instead, the surrounding gravity effectively suppresses its influence, making it appear weak.

From Science Daily • Apr. 24, 2026

While it can cause unpleasant side effects like skin rashes, chemotherapy isn’t a walk in the park and suppresses the immune system, making patients susceptible to secondary infections.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

The paradox is that AI promises exponential growth, yet fear-based adoption suppresses the very innovation that companies seek.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 18, 2025

This creates the type of uncertainty that suppresses the very innovation that pre-emption advocates claim to protect.

From Barron's • Dec. 4, 2025

To my surprise, my brother suppresses his Erudite curiosity.

From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth