Meaning & use
Suppression
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The act of forcibly preventing something, such as an activity, feeling, or piece of information, from being expressed, developed, or known.
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The government's suppression of the press drew international criticism.
Years of emotional suppression eventually took a toll on his mental health.
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Used across psychology, politics, and medicine, always centered on the idea of holding something back by force.
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