SUPPRESSION Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

suppression

noun

sə-ˈpre-shən

Definition of suppression

as in restraint

the checking of one's true feelings and impulses when dealing with others learned that suppression of her angry feelings didn't necessarily make them go away

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Recent Examples of suppression In the history of voter suppression in the United States, including attempts to stop Black and Latino people from voting, Republican tactics in the 1981 New Jersey gubernatorial race stand out. — Mark Krasovic, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2026 Incogni will also add you to a suppression list whenever possible. — Stephanie Barnes, PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2026 Some of the footage was played during a dayslong suppression hearing last December, when the defense argued evidence recovered during the arrest should be suppressed because Mangione’s backpack was improperly searched. — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026 Another act of retaliation, the lawsuit says, is that after applying for assistant chief of technical services, Dougan was rejected for allegedly failing to meet a new suppression-credential requirement. — Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for suppression

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Noun

Having dressed numerous actresses throughout her career, Chiuri sees a shift in red carpet culture toward individualized creations and, more recently, greater restraint.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
In an era when high-performance vehicles often grow larger, heavier, and more complex with each successive generation, part of the Carrera T’s appeal lies in its restraint.

— Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of restraint

Noun

The future of Indian democracy hinges on whether this contest opens up more democratic space or leads to greater repression.

— Pratap Bhanu Mehta, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026
To play Sebastian, Guitarrica had to immerse himself in the character’s emotional repression, from which music is his only escape.

— Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of repression

Noun

With artists from across disciplines bringing traditional forms into dialogue with new media, the selection showcases a new wave of cross-disciplinary experimentation.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
Open Air connects fragrance with disciplines ranging from food, music, fashion, design and nightlife to spirituality and social service.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of discipline

Noun

In my experience, the involvement of ketamine or other drugs invariably makes a bad situation worse – complicating consent, impairing judgment and reducing inhibitions.

— Christopher P. Holstege, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2026
Many visual motifs emerge, most notably the men in the crowd who shed any inhibitions to cry, dance, and belt the songs at the top of their lungs.

— Marshall Shaffer, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026

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