suppression
Prononciation : [səˈprɛʃən]
Contexte : « emotions »
(noun) when someone tries to hide or control their feelings or thoughts. It’s like when someone feels sad but doesn’t show it to others.
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She showed great suppression of her anger during the meeting.
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His suppression of feelings can sometimes make it hard for others to understand him.
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Why do you think people practice suppression instead of expressing their emotions?
Contexte : « authority »
(noun) the act of stopping something from happening or controlling people, often by use of force or rules. Imagine a teacher telling kids to stop playing so they can study instead.
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The government's suppression of harmful content online is meant to protect people.
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The suppression of free speech can lead to misunderstandings and anger among people.
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What are the effects of the suppression of protests in society?
Contexte : « biology »
(noun) the process of stopping a biological function, like when the body doesn’t let a virus make someone sick. It’s like a guard that prevents the bad guys from getting in.
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The medication showed effective suppression of the virus in the patient’s body.
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Without proper treatment, the virus can break through suppression and cause illness.
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What are some methods of suppression that help the immune system?