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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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   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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   Jun 3, 2011 · The meaning of SUPPRESS is to put down by authority or force : subdue. How to use suppress in a sentence.

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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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   Suppress definition: to put an end to the activities of (a person, body of persons, etc.). See examples of SUPPRESS used in a sentence.

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   Suppression is the act of keeping something from happening — like the suppression of your laughter when your best friend passes you a funny note in class. In psychology, suppression is the act of stopping yourself from thinking or feeling something.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishsuppress verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    suppress something to prevent yourself from having or expressing a feeling or an emotion. to suppress a smile; She was unable to suppress her anger. He had suppressed the painful memories of his childhood. He could hardly suppress his surprise. Her face was charged with barely suppressed anger. She was unable to suppress a giggle.

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    Synonyms: elimination, crushing, crackdown, check More Synonyms of suppress. 2. verb. If a natural function or reaction of your body is suppressed, it is stopped, for example by drugs or illness. The reproduction and growth of cancerous cells can be suppressed by radiation. [be VERB -ed]