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suppression

 

[ səˈprɛʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mental health

The act of suppressing or restraining a feeling, emotion, or urge, often resulting in psychological distress or discomfort.

Synonyms

constraint, inhibition, repression

Examples of usage

  • Her suppression of her emotions led to anxiety and depression.
  • He struggled with the suppression of his anger, which caused him stress.
Context #2 | Noun

societal

The action of suppressing or subduing something, such as information, dissent, or rebellion, often by force or authority.

Synonyms

censorship, oppression, repression

Examples of usage

  • The government's suppression of the protest sparked outrage among the citizens.
  • The suppression of free speech in the country led to widespread censorship.
Context #3 | Noun

medical

The process of inhibiting or reducing the function of certain cells or organs in the body, often for therapeutic purposes.

Synonyms

blockage, control, inhibition

Examples of usage

  • The suppression of the immune system is sometimes necessary after an organ transplant.
  • Medication can help with the suppression of certain hormones in the body.

Translations

Translations of the word "suppression" in other languages:

🇵🇹 supressão

🇮🇳 दबाना

🇩🇪 Unterdrückung

🇮🇩 penekanan

🇺🇦 подавлення

🇵🇱 tłumienie

🇯🇵 抑圧 (yokuatsu)

🇫🇷 suppression

🇪🇸 supresión

🇹🇷 baskı

🇰🇷 억압 (eogap)

🇸🇦 suppression (قمع)

🇨🇿 potlačení

🇸🇰 potlačenie

🇨🇳 压制 (yāzhì)

🇸🇮 zatiranje

🇮🇸 bæling

🇰🇿 басып алу

🇬🇪 დამახსოვრება

🇦🇿 boğma

🇲🇽 supresión

Word origin

The word 'suppression' originates from the Latin word 'suppressio', meaning 'a pressing down'. It first appeared in the English language in the late 16th century. The concept of suppression has been observed in various aspects of human behavior and society throughout history, from emotional suppression to the suppression of information or dissent by authoritarian regimes. The term has evolved to encompass both psychological and physical meanings, reflecting the complex nature of human interactions and control.

See also: suppress, suppressant, suppressed, suppressing, suppressor.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,944 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.