suppression

noun
UK: /səˈpreʃən/
US: /səˈpreʃən/

  1. The act of preventing something from being expressed or known.

    1. The suppression of emotions can lead to stress later on.
    2. The government was accused of suppression of information from the public regarding the environmental disaster.

  2. The stopping or prohibiting of something by force.

    1. The suppression of the riot was swift and decisive.
    2. The brutal suppression of the protests sparked international condemnation and sanctions.

  3. The conscious process of stopping yourself from thinking about something.

    1. Her suppression of painful memories affected her behavior.
    2. Suppression can be a helpful short-term coping method, but it is not a long-term solution for dealing with trauma.

Synonyms

repression restraint curbing censorship

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "suppression" in English means: The act of preventing something from being expressed or known., The stopping or prohibiting of something by force., The conscious process of stopping yourself from thinking about something..

The phonetic transcription of "suppression" is /səˈpreʃən/ in British English and /səˈpreʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "suppression": repression, restraint, curbing, censorship.

Example usage of "suppression": "The suppression of emotions can lead to stress later on.". More examples on the page.