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suppression

UK
/səˈprɛʃən/
US
/səˈprɛʃən/

Translations

suppressionnoun
suppressions
pl
The suppression of the report led to public outcry.
La suppression du rapport a suscité une vive indignation.
Additional translations
répressionSurtout pour un soulèvement, une contestation ou une action menée par la force.
inhibitionMédecine et psychologie.
Synonyms
control
stifling
quelling
subjugation
restraining
curtailment
inhibition
repression
suppressionadjective
UK
/səˈprɛʃən/
US
/səˈprɛʃən/
Attributive use (e.g., "suppression fire", "suppression order").
de suppressionEmploi surtout militaire.
The troops advanced under suppression fire.
Les troupes ont avancé sous un tir de suppression.

Definitions

suppressionnoun
The act of stopping something such as an activity or publication from being seen, heard, or known.
The suppression of the report led to public outcry.
The act of preventing something from being expressed or known.
The suppression of emotions can lead to psychological issues.
The act of putting an end to something by force.
The government ordered the suppression of the rebellion.
A reduction or inhibition of a physiological or psychological function.
Chemotherapy can result in bone marrow suppression.
suppressionadjective
Relating to or intended for suppressing something.
The troops advanced under suppression fire.
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