Suppression
(noun)
- The act of suppressing or the state of being suppressed.
- The restriction or limitation of something, especially speech, expression or an activity.
- The ending or extinction of something, especially an activity, movement or behavior.
- The deliberate restraint of something, especially speech, expression or an activity.
- The use of force, authority or influence to prevent or restrain something.
Origin:
From suppress, meaning "to prevent or restrain from being expressed.".
Examples:
- The suppression of free speech is a violation of human rights.
- The suppression of dissent can have a negative impact on society.
- The suppression of the rebellion was necessary for peace.
- The suppression of the protest was criticized by many people.
- The suppression of information was seen as a cover-up.