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   suppression

   /səˈprɛʃn/

   noun

   • 1. the action of suppressing something such as an activity or publication: "the heavy-handed suppression of political dissent" Similar subduingdefeatconqueringvanquishingrepressioncrushingquellingquashingsquashingstamping outcrackdownclampdowncowingpreventionextinctioneliminationendstoppingdiscontinuationterminationhaltingarrestcensorshipkeeping secretconcealmenthidingkeeping hiddenhushing upgaggingwithholdingcovering upsmotheringstiflingmuzzlingbanningnon-disclosureproscriptionoutlawingrestrictionOpposite incitementencouragementpublicationdisclosure
   • ▪ stoppage or reduction of a discharge or secretion.
   • ▪ the absence or non-development of a part or organ that is normally present.
   • ▪ the cancelling of the effect of one mutation by a second mutation.
   • ▪ the restraint or repression of an idea, activity, or reaction by something more powerful. Similar concealmentrestraintstiflingsmotheringholding backkeeping backchoking backcontrolkeeping under controlcheckingcurbingcontainingbridlinginhibitiondeadeningmuffling
   • ▪ the conscious inhibition of unacceptable memories, impulses, or desires. Similar concealmentrestraintstiflingsmotheringholding backkeeping backchoking backcontrolkeeping under controlcheckingcurbingcontainingbridlinginhibitiondeadeningmuffling
   • ▪ prevention of electrical interference.

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   SUPPRESSION definition: 1. the act of ending something by force: 2. the act of preventing something from being seen or…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of SUPPRESSION is an act or instance of suppressing : the state of being suppressed. How to use suppression in a sentence.

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   SUPPRESS definition: 1. to end something by force: 2. to prevent something from being seen or expressed or from…. Learn more.

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   noun. the act or process of suppressing or the condition of being suppressed. psychoanal the conscious avoidance of unpleasant thoughts Compare repression. electronics the act or process of suppressing a frequency, oscillation, etc. biology the failure of an organ or part to develop.

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   SUPPRESSION meaning: 1. the act of ending something by force: 2. the act of preventing something from being seen or…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of SUPPRESS is to put down by authority or force : subdue. How to use suppress in a sentence.

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   Definition of 'suppress' suppress. (səpres ) Word forms: suppresses , suppressing , suppressed. 1. verb. If someone in authority suppresses an activity, they prevent it from continuing, by using force or making it illegal. Maritime security patrols protect busy trade routes and suppress illegal activity. [VERB noun]