suppressions

Definitions

The act of forcibly putting an end to something, such as an activity, rebellion, or publication.

The conscious or unconscious inhibition or restraint of an impulse, emotion, or thought.

The prevention of the development, action, or expression of a biological process or physical condition.

Examples

The government's suppressions of the press led to widespread public outcry.

The therapist focused on the patient's emotional suppressions to help them process past trauma.

The new security protocols involve the suppressions of unauthorized data transmissions across the network.

Synonyms

repressions quellings stiflings curbs restraints censorships subjugations

Antonyms

expressions releases disclosures encouragements promotions liberations ventilations