1. the action of forcibly putting an end to something
2. the restraint or repression of an idea, activity, or reaction by something more powerful
3. the conscious inhibition of unacceptable thoughts or desires
Usage: psychology

Examples

• The government’s suppression of the protest sparked international criticism.
• The suppression of free speech is a violation of basic human rights.
• Fire suppression systems activated automatically when smoke was detected.
• The suppression of evidence led to the case being dismissed.
• She struggled with the suppression of her anger during the meeting.
• The suppression of the rebellion took several months.
• Immune suppression can make patients vulnerable to infections.