suppression

noun

sup·​pres·​sion sə-ˈpre-shən 

1

: an act or instance of suppressing : the state of being suppressed

2

: the conscious intentional exclusion from consciousness of a thought or feeling

Synonyms

• constraint
• continence
• discipline
• discretion
• inhibition
• refrainment
• repression
• reserve
• restraint
• self-command
• self-control
• self-restraint

Examples of suppression in a Sentence

learned that suppression of her angry feelings didn't necessarily make them go away

Recent Examples on the Web

CalFire CalFire said 370 personnel with 43 engines and other equipment were involved in fighting the Aero Fire as of Tuesday morning, and that air tankers are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow. —Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 18 June 2024

For decades, the U.S. fire policy was suppression: extinguish and prevent all fires across the landscape—even the good kind. —Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 14 June 2024

Experts say the primary mechanisms through which semaglutide helps with weight management are still appetite suppression and delayed gastric emptying. —Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 13 June 2024

The political consultant who admitted to deepfaking Joe Biden's voice in a robocall to New Hampshire voters has been indicted on five counts including bribery, intimidation, and suppression, according to NBC News. —Sage Lazzaro, Fortune, 23 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Medical Definition

suppression

noun

sup·​pres·​sion sə-ˈpresh-ən 

: an act or instance of suppressing: as

a

: stoppage of a bodily function or a symptom

suppression of urine secretion

suppression of a cough

b

: the failure of development of a bodily part or organ

c

: the conscious intentional exclusion from consciousness of a thought or feeling compare repression sense 2a