Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
suppression
noun
/səˈprɛʃ.ən/
Definition
The act of preventing something from being expressed or revealed.
Examples
- The suppression of free speech can lead to a loss of democracy.
- His anger was a result of years of emotional suppression.
- The government enforced suppression of dissent during the crisis.
Meaning
Suppression refers to the process of holding back or restraining emotions, information, or actions. It often involves controlling thoughts or feelings that are deemed unacceptable or inappropriate.
Synonyms
- repression
- control
- confinement
- restraint
- stifling
