The meaning of SUPPRESSION is an act or instance of suppressing : the state of being suppressed. How to use suppression in a sentence.

Causing something to end (Definition of suppression from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

SUPPRESS definition: to put an end to the activities of (a person, body of persons, etc.). See examples of suppress used in a sentence.

Definition of suppression noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

suppression (səˈprɛʃən) n 1. the act or process of suppressing or the condition of being suppressed

Definition of 'suppression' suppression in British English (səˈprɛʃən ) noun

Feb 24, 2025 · Suppression is a psychological defense mechanism in which a person consciously pushes unwelcome thoughts, feelings, or impulses out of awareness. In other words, one …

There are 18 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun suppression, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

The act of putting an end to something; the state of being suppressed. The word "suppression" originates from the Latin verb "suppressare," which means "to press down." It is a noun that …

sup•pres•sion (sə presh′ ən), n. the act of suppressing. the state of being suppressed. Psychiatry conscious inhibition of an impulse. Botany the absence of parts normally or usually present …