suppression
/səˈpɹɛʃən/
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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.