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Vocabulary Entry
suppression
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The act of suppressing or the state of being suppressed.
Example Sentences
"The suppression of free speech is a serious issue."
"There was a strong suppression of dissent during the regime."
"She fought against the suppression of her rights."
V
verb
To put an end to the activities of a person or group.
Example Sentences
"The government tried to suppress the protests."
"He attempted to suppress his laughter during the serious meeting."
"They sought to suppress any information that could cause panic."