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suppression

Pronunciation: [səˈprɛʃən]

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Learn how to use suppression in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “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.

Example

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.

Example

Why do you think people practice suppression instead of expressing their emotions?

Context: “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.

Example

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.

Example

What are the effects of the suppression of protests in society?

Context: “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.

Example

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.

Example

What are some methods of suppression that help the immune system?

How to pronounce suppression

Pronunciation: [səˈprɛʃən]

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