Definition of
suppression has definitions from the fields of psychology,biology
1
[ noun ] forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority

Synonyms

quelling stifling crushing

Examples

"the suppression of heresy" "the quelling of the rebellion" "the stifling of all dissent"

Related terms

prevention crackdown suppress oppress dampen

2
[ noun ] the act of withholding or withdrawing some book or writing from publication or circulation

Synonyms

curtailment

Examples

"a suppression of the newspaper"

Related terms

restraint crackdown restrain

3
[ noun ] (botany) the failure to develop of some part or organ of a plant

Related terms

growth botany

4
[ noun ] (psychology) the conscious exclusion of unacceptable thoughts or desires

Synonyms

inhibition

Related terms

abstinence psychology

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Rhymes with

oppression decompression depression compression repression impression expression progression nonaggression regression aggression digression erection freshen prussian obsession discretion ration transgression indiscretion complexion introspection compassion constipation propulsion anticipation occupation adaptation participation preoccupation emancipation penetration celebration calibration concession accession profession procession repossession succession confession possession ration depiction suspension deformation importation formation demarcation embarkation reincarnation starvation retardation lilliputian malformation deportation self-deception disembarkation carnation contraception syncopation obstetrician vibration dehydration overprotection protection hydration attrition geriatrician passion libration patrician pediatrician integration conflagration consecration emigration desecration disintegration immigration apportion proportion hessian attraction pension session russian affection disconnection disaffection interconnection inspection connection introspection recollection selection collection circumspection predilection contemplation cooperation oration appropriation dissipation information evaporation optician expropriation exhortation incarnation apparition operation conniption misappropriation compulsion suspicion contradiction prostration orchestration overproduction reproduction reduction addiction concentration frustration reintroduction illustration introduction sequestration castration production ministration benediction attention migration procession recession precession friction condescension narration eruption exploration gyration ascension fraction traction constriction construction deconstruction dereliction destruction reconstruction restriction dissection obstruction arbitration instruction depletion mortician excoriation misconception preconception partition completion conception question recession secession contrition recantation pigmentation consultation oxidation vegetation crustacean degradation consolidation condition depredation devastation designation dilatation premeditation submission resignation subluxation disorientation reputation validation presentation equitation statistician connotation experimentation facilitation fermentation fluoridation fragmentation hesitation

Phonetic and Homophones

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Similar Spelling

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