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suppression

/səˈprɛʃən/ /səˈprɛʃən/
noun
  1. 1 bastırma, örtbas etme, engelleme uncountable

Definition (English)

The act of stopping something from happening or being known.

Example Sentences

  1. Suppression of the truth can cause harm.
    Gerçeğin bastırılması zarar verebilir.
  2. The suppression of emotions can lead to stress and illness.
    Duyguların bastırılması strese ve hastalığa yol açabilir.

Synonyms

repressionquashing

Antonyms

expression

Collocations

suppression of evidencesuppression of dissentsuppression of emotionsgovernment suppressionsuppression ordersuppression tactics

Related Words

censorshipoppressionresistanceauthoritypowerconflict

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