suppression
səˈprɛʃ.ən
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Definition of suppression - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
controlact of stopping something from happening by force or authority
  • The suppression of the protest was swift and forceful.
crackdown quashing repression
2.
censorshipTECH.withholding information from publicationTECH.
  • The suppression of the report raised questions.
blackout censorship gagging
3.
psychologyTECH.conscious exclusion of thoughts or desiresTECH.
  • Suppression of memories can affect mental health.
inhibition self-restraint stifling
4.
physiologyTECH.cessation of a physiological processTECH.
  • Suppression of breathing can be dangerous.
arrest inhibition stoppage
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Expressions with suppression

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process of reducing unwanted sound or signal interference in a system
The headset's noise suppression made the call much clearer in the office.
reduction of carrier signal in transmission systems
Carrier suppression improves signal clarity in radio broadcasts.
reduction in learned response due to associated stimulus
The rat showed conditioned suppression when the tone played.
technique to reduce echo in communication systems
The system uses residual echo suppression for clarity.

Origin of suppression

Latin, supprimere (to press down)

Terms with suppression included in their meaning

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suppression
the act of stopping people from expressing opinions or criticism
media
deliberate suppression of news
suppression
suppress undesirable activities or behaviors
suppression
the act of forcefully suppressing something
speech suppression
act of suppressing speech or expression
emotional
showing suppression of emotions or impulses
suppression
suppress or silence dissent or criticism
suppression
act of suppressing or subduing something

Examples of suppression in a sentence

  • Scholars studied the suppression of local languages under colonial rule.
  • The suppression of news was evident during the regime.
  • Suppression of facts can lead to misinformation.
  • Suppression of anger can lead to stress.
  • The therapy focused on the suppression of unwanted thoughts.
  • The suppression of appetite can aid in weight loss.

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  1. French:répression, censure, ...
  2. German:Unterdrückung, Zurückhaltung, ...
  3. Italian:soppressione, blocco, ...
  4. Spanish:represión, censura, ...
  5. Portuguese:supressão, censura, ...
  6. Chinese:镇压, 封锁, ...
  7. Japanese:抑圧, 抑制, ...
  8. Arabic:قَمْع, حَجْب, ...
  9. Hebrew:דִּיכּוּי, הַסְתָּרָה, ...
  10. Russian:подавление, сокрытие, ...
  11. Ukrainian:подавлення, приховування, ...
  12. Hindi:दमन, प्रकाशन-निरोध, ...
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