Suppression

Pronunciation: /səˈprɛʃən/

Suppression (noun)

  1. The act of stopping something from happening or being expressed.
  2. The act of controlling or hiding information or news.
  3. The act of reducing or limiting activity or growth.

Examples

  • The suppression of the protest was swift and decisive.
  • Efforts at suppression of the noise were unsuccessful.

Common collocations: suppression of dissent, violent suppression, information suppression, media suppression, immune suppression

Synonyms of Suppression

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Suppression

  • — In the context of emotions or ideas.
  • — In the context of letting go or freeing.