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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
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
discipline,restraint, repression, inhibition, refrainment, control, constraint, reserve, self-restraint,composure
incontinence, disinhibition,incontinence, indulgence, disinhibition, gratification, indulgence, gratification, frankness, 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.
