SUPPRESSION Synonyms
There are 13 synonyms of the word
suppression.
(exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word suppression. (close relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word suppression. (close relations)
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Definition of SUPPRESSION
Definition of SUPPRESSION
Best Alternative Words for SUPPRESSION
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | inhibition | nounn | ||||
| 2 | constraint | nounn | ||||
| 3 | control | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 4 | curbing | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 5 | oppression | nounn | ||||
| 6 | repression | nounn | ||||
| 7 | restraint | nounn | ||||
| 8 | subjugation | nounn | ||||
| 9 | silencing | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | ||||
| 10 | crushing | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 11 | curtailment | nounn | ||||
| 12 | quelling | verbv | ||||
| 13 | stifling | adjectiveadj |
Best Hypernyms For SUPPRESSION
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
suppression, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (12)
restraint
abstinence
bar
control
development
growing
growth
inhibition
maturation
ontogenesis
ontogeny
prevention
