5+ Synonyms for Suppression & Similar Words
Definition of suppression
- noun
- the failure to develop some part or organ
- the act of withholding or withdrawing some book or writing from publication or circulation; "a suppression of the newspaper"
- forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority; "the suppression of heresy"; "the quelling of the rebellion"; "the stifling of all dissent"
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Writing tips for "suppression"
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"Suppression" in song lyrics
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"A rhetorical question, historical suppression"
Bishop Lamont — HisStory -
"But you keep asking questions, depressions, suppression"
David Banner f/ Tank — Let Me In -
"duotan pd suppression"
AOL — AOL
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