suppression (Meaning)
suppression (n)
the failure to develop some part or organ
the act of withholding or withdrawing some book or writing from publication or circulation
forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority
(psychology) the conscious exclusion of unacceptable thoughts or desires
Synonyms & Antonyms of suppression
suppression Sentence Examples
- Governmental suppression stifled free speech and dissent.
- The regime employed harsh tactics to suppress the opposition.
- Medical research faced suppression due to ethical concerns.
- Selective breeding programs aimed to suppress undesirable traits.
- Cultural suppression marginalized minority voices and perspectives.
- Suppression of emotions could lead to psychological imbalances.
- The law provided remedies against unlawful suppression of property.
- Immune system suppression allowed foreign organisms to thrive in the body.
- Suppression of laughter in public settings was seen as a sign of disapproval.
- Suppression of desires can result in feelings of frustration and dissatisfaction.
FAQs About the word suppression
the failure to develop some part or organ, the act of withholding or withdrawing some book or writing from publication or circulation, forceful prevention; putt
inhibition,restraint, repression, discipline, possession, refrainment,composure, discretion, control, constraint
indulgence, incontinence, disinhibition, gratification, disinhibition, gratification,incontinence, indulgence, bluntness, overindulgence
Governmental suppression stifled free speech and dissent.
The regime employed harsh tactics to suppress the opposition.
Medical research faced suppression due to ethical concerns.
Selective breeding programs aimed to suppress undesirable traits.
