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
Start with a low dose of 5-7.5mg of THCV for appetite suppression effects.
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Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 2024
Ventura County Fire Capt. Trevor Johnson said suppression efforts are focused on the northeast section of the blaze, close to the city of Santa Paula.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 7 Nov. 2024
The same thing can be said of people on the left who tell a narrative about voter suppression, Wyman said.
—Amy Sherman and Sara Swann, Austin American-Statesman, 6 Nov. 2024
Whoopi Goldberg begs for it Georgia NAACP president warns against election interference; says voter suppression happening now
Joe Rogan endorses Donald Trump, praises Elon Musk: Watch
Will Trump or Harris win?
—The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 2024
Ventura County Fire Capt. Trevor Johnson said suppression efforts are focused on the northeast section of the blaze, close to the city of Santa Paula.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 7 Nov. 2024
The same thing can be said of people on the left who tell a narrative about voter suppression, Wyman said.
—Amy Sherman and Sara Swann, Austin American-Statesman, 6 Nov. 2024
Whoopi Goldberg begs for it Georgia NAACP president warns against election interference; says voter suppression happening now
Joe Rogan endorses Donald Trump, praises Elon Musk: Watch
Will Trump or Harris win?
—The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suppression
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History shows that control and restraint are essential when managing systems with the potential to destabilize rather than improve.Amir Hayeri, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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And why are people still giving time to a guy who trumpets misogyny and anti-semitism, denies the Holocaust, pals around with white nationalist dweebs, including Donald Trump, and recently made Alex Jones look like a paragon of reason and restraint?SPIN Team, SPIN, 28 Nov. 2024
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This emotional repression can lead to feelings of envy toward women, who are far more culturally permitted to express a broader emotional range.Mark Travers, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Rasoulof was inspired to make the film while imprisoned for criticizing government repression of civilian protests.Gregory Ellwood, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
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The familiar problems with interceptions, lack of discipline and missed kicks keep popping up.Zac Jackson, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Adhering to the right process fosters discipline and attentiveness, qualities that enhance your ability to learn and adapt.Joseph Sudhip, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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There was this lack of inhibition when I was introduced to the world of acting for the first time.Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Mid-month gets interesting with the full moon in Aries, peaking on Oct. 17 while touching down on your 12th house of secrets, inhibitions and healing.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Suppression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suppression. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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