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suppression

Noun
DefinitionSuppression refers to the act of stopping, preventing, or holding back something, often by force or authority. This can involve inhibiting a thought, feeling, or memory from conscious awareness, or it can be the act of putting an end to a rebellion, disease, or the dissemination of information. It often implies a deliberate effort to keep something from surfacing, spreading, or being known. The goal is typically to maintain control, prevent a perceived threat, or to keep something hidden or contained. It can manifest as a psychological defense mechanism or as a societal or political action.
Example

"The swift suppression of the wildfire prevented it from spreading to nearby residential areas."

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Etymology & Word Origins

Derived from the Latin 'suppressio', meaning 'a pressing down', from the verb 'supprimere' (to press down, to check, to stop).

Translations
Spanishsupresión
Frenchsuppression
GermanUnterdrückung

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