SUPPRESSION
(noun)Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Suppression.
How to pronounce suppression:
US
Suppression - as a noun
The failure to develop some part or organ
The act of withholding or withdrawing some book or writing from publication or circulation
Example: "A suppression of the newspaper"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
curtailment15Forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority
Example: "The suppression of heresy"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crushing14quelling18stifling12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bar5prevention15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
(psychology) the conscious exclusion of unacceptable thoughts or desires
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
inhibition15Example Sentences
"The government's suppression of free speech is a violation of human rights."
"The suppression of dissenting opinions led to a lack of public discourse."
"The suppression of evidence undermined the credibility of the investigation."
"The suppression of information by the corporation raised suspicions of misconduct."
"Her suppression of emotions made it difficult for her to express her true feelings."
Word Game Points
Is SUPPRESSION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, suppression is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SUPPRESSION has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is SUPPRESSION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, suppression is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSUPPRESSION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.
Is SUPPRESSION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, suppression is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSUPPRESSION has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.
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