suppresses

1. to put down by force or authorityExamples: "suppress a nascent uprising"; "stamp down on littering"; "conquer one's desires"Synonyms: conquer, curb, inhibit, stamp down, subdue, suppress

2. come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authorityExamples: "The government oppresses political activists"Synonyms: crush, oppress, suppress

3. control and refrain from showing; of emotions, desires, impulses, or behaviorSynonyms: bottle up, inhibit, suppress

4. put out of one's consciousnessSynonyms: repress, suppress

5. reduce the incidence or severity of or stopExamples: "suppress a yawn"; "this drug can suppress the hemorrhage"Synonyms: suppress