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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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   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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   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.

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   suppression. ( səˈprɛʃən) n. 1. the act or process of suppressing or the condition of being suppressed. 2. (Psychoanalysis) psychoanal the conscious avoidance of unpleasant thoughts. Compare repression 2. 3. (Electronics) electronics the act or process of suppressing a frequency, oscillation, etc.

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    Definition of suppression noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    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] ...nationwide demonstrations for democracy, suppressed after 7 weeks by the army. [VERB-ed]