English · Word Candidate

suppression

/səˈpɹɛʃən/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: suppressions

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The act or instance of suppressing.

Noun

Examples

The suppression of uncomfortable ideas may be common in religion and politics, but it is not the path to knowledge; it has no place in the endeavor of science.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

The state of being suppressed.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “suppression” mean?

The act or instance of suppressing.

Is “suppression” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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