Definition

The act of stopping something from being seen, heard, or expressed, or the state of being stopped.

Example

The government imposed a suppression of free speech during the crisis.

Conversation

I read an article about emotional suppression and how it can affect mental health.

That sounds interesting! I've heard that too much suppression can lead to bigger issues later on.

Exactly! It's like our feelings need to be expressed instead of pushed away.

Totally, finding a healthy way to deal with them is so important.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Suppression → It is formed from "sub-" (meaning under) and "premere" (meaning to press). The word describes the act of pressing something down or keeping it under control.

Memory Tip

Think of pressing something 'under' ('sub-') to keep it from rising — that's why suppression means to hold something back.

Visually Confused Words