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suppression

noun

/səˈprɛʃən/

Meaning

the act of forcibly stopping something or holding back feelings or actions

The suppression of free speech led to protests.

emotional suppression

control, restraint, repression, stifling, censorship

freedom, expression, encouragement

political suppression, suppression of evidence, suppression of dissent

A subject or topic of discourse or artistic representation.

a wide way leading from one place to another

a narrow-edged tooth at the front of the mouth, adapted for cutting

Speech or actions encouraging rebellion against authority.

the act of intentionally taking one's own life

a climbing shrub with fragrant white or yellow flowers