suppresses

[US]/səˈprɛsɪz/

[UK]/səˈprɛsɪz/

Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to restrain or hold back (emotions, etc.); to put down by force; to prohibit from being expressed; to prevent growth or development

suppresses competition

suppresses dissent

suppresses emotions

suppresses information

suppresses growth

suppresses noise

suppresses pain

suppresses urges

suppresses creativity

suppresses anxiety

the medication suppresses the symptoms of the disease.

fear often suppresses our ability to think clearly.

the government suppresses dissent to maintain control.

stress suppresses the immune system's function.

she suppresses her emotions to stay strong.

he suppresses his laughter during serious meetings.

this law suppresses freedom of expression.

the noise from the construction suppresses my concentration.

medication can suppress the body's natural responses.

she suppresses her creativity in a rigid work environment.

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