suppression
//səˈprɛʃən//
Noun
suppressionSingular
suppressionsPlural
1
The act of forcibly putting an end to something, such as a rebellion, protest, or movement.
The government ordered the suppression of the protest.
2
The restraint or prevention of the expression, publication, or disclosure of information, ideas, or feelings.
The suppression of information about the incident caused public outrage.
3
The conscious or unconscious inhibition of unpleasant memories, emotions, or impulses.
The suppression of painful childhood memories can affect mental health later in life.