SUPPRESSING
(verb, noun)Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Suppressing.
Suppressing - as a verb
Bring under control by force or authority
Example: "Suppress a nascent uprising"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
conquer18stamp downsubdue9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
check16contain9control9curb8hold8hold inmoderate11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
Example: "The government oppresses political activists"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crush10oppress11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Consciously restrain from showing; of emotions, desires, impulses, or behavior
Example: "Suppress a smile"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bottle upinhibit12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Lessen to the point of stopping
Example: "Suppress a yawn"
Suppressing - as a noun
The act by which something is suppressed; a suppression.
Example Sentences
"The suppressing heat made it difficult to breathe."
"She had a suppressing feeling of sadness."
"His suppressing anger could be seen in his clenched fists."
"The suppressing atmosphere in the room made everyone tense."
"The suppressing weight of the situation was overwhelming."
Word Game Points
Is SUPPRESSING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, suppressing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SUPPRESSING has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is SUPPRESSING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, suppressing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSUPPRESSING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.
Is SUPPRESSING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, suppressing is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSUPPRESSING has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.
