suppression
noun
Origin of suppression
Related Words for suppression
elimination, overthrow, annihilation, obliteration, defeat, abolishment, overriding, suppressingExamples from the Web for suppression
Contemporary Examples of suppression
Among others, they include interference with sleep and suppression of appetite.
He predicts that after the March 16 referendum, the suppression of dissidents and even ethnic cleansing could become more common.
First, Republican legislatures have ratcheted up the attempts at suppression.
Our government has failed to denounce the suppression of democracy.
Among the ancient Greeks, Aristotle was certainly not one to regard the suppression of justifiable anger as admirable.
Historical Examples of suppression
But Mr. Wititterly's feelings were beyond the power of suppression.
The Life And Adventures Of Nicholas NicklebyCharles Dickens
Her affection for her children was expressed by the suppression of all signs of anxiety.
Under Western EyesJoseph Conrad
Suppression: the non-development of a part normally present.
Explanation of Terms Used in EntomologyJohn. B. Smith
At last their violence arose to a height which brought on their suppression.
A Tour in IrelandArthur Young
The business was stated to be the suppression of Popery and the healing of the jars of the Church.
Andrew MelvilleWilliam Morison