SUPPRESSIONS Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

suppression

noun

sə-ˈpre-shən

Definition of suppression

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 Haitian police and the gang suppression force have been fighting armed men in the area ever since the attack occurred, and authorities have warned residents to remain indoors. — ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026 El Salvador is among a number of countries — including Chad, Jamaica and Guatemala — to form a part of a gang suppression force with more than 2,000 troops on the ground in Haiti. — Yolanda Magaña, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026 Under that framework, transgender women had to complete at least one year of testosterone suppression treatment before competing on a womenâs team. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026 Police said the officer was working overtime on a crime suppression operation in response to concerns about criminal activity in the neighborhood. — Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for suppression

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Noun

Kitchen also had to develop a little more restraint — something that doesn't always come naturally in a sport where riders are constantly pushing the limits of speed and control.

— Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Sullivan faces two counts of first-degree kidnapping and a single count each of first-degree assault, first-degree unlawful restraint and intentional cruelty to persons.

— Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of restraint

Noun

And his prescription is tighter discipline — a major theme of the four day party meeting.

— Andy Browne, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2026
Law enforcement and schools districts continually urge parents to warn their children of the consequences of making false or written threats, including facing a felony charge and school discipline.

— Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of discipline

Noun

In my experience, the involvement of ketamine or other drugs invariably makes a bad situation worse – complicating consent, impairing judgment and reducing inhibitions.

— Christopher P. Holstege, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2026
Many visual motifs emerge, most notably the men in the crowd who shed any inhibitions to cry, dance, and belt the songs at the top of their lungs.

— Marshall Shaffer, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026

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