suppression

//səˈprɛʃən//
C1Frequency Level 10Formal
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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.

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