as in restraint
the checking of one's true feelings and impulses when dealing with others
learned that suppression of her angry feelings didn't necessarily make them go away
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Recent Examples of suppression
Gender-affirming care is highly individualized, and some people may decide to use reversible puberty suppression therapy, including hormone therapy that can lead to gender-affirming physical change.
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Andy Rose, CNN, 26 Nov. 2024
And in case anyone thinks its suppressions are the stuff of the past, the emergence of far-right leaders around the Western world in the past few years quickly quells the fantasy.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
Gender-affirming care, which for youth may include puberty suppression or hormone therapy, helps transgender people live in accordance with their gender identity.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN, 3 Dec. 2024
The Taliban's violent suppression of criticism, along with draconian crackdowns on women's rights, meant journalists who stayed in Afghanistan were at constant risk of being detained, tortured, disappeared or killed.
—Trisha Mukherjee, ABC News, 21 Nov. 2024
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Andy Rose, CNN, 26 Nov. 2024
And in case anyone thinks its suppressions are the stuff of the past, the emergence of far-right leaders around the Western world in the past few years quickly quells the fantasy.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
Gender-affirming care, which for youth may include puberty suppression or hormone therapy, helps transgender people live in accordance with their gender identity.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN, 3 Dec. 2024
The Taliban's violent suppression of criticism, along with draconian crackdowns on women's rights, meant journalists who stayed in Afghanistan were at constant risk of being detained, tortured, disappeared or killed.
—Trisha Mukherjee, ABC News, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suppression
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Medical examiners mentioned physical restraint and Tasers, in part, in some of the causes of those deaths.Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
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Use of force In the DOJ investigation released last March, federal officials said LMPD officers used excessive force too often, including unjustified neck restraints and unnecessary use of tasers and police dogs.Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 13 Dec. 2024
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This emotional repression can lead to feelings of envy toward women, who are far more culturally permitted to express a broader emotional range.Mark Travers, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Rasoulof was inspired to make the film while imprisoned for criticizing government repression of civilian protests.Gregory Ellwood, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
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The familiar problems with interceptions, lack of discipline and missed kicks keep popping up.Zac Jackson, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Adhering to the right process fosters discipline and attentiveness, qualities that enhance your ability to learn and adapt.Joseph Sudhip, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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There was this lack of inhibition when I was introduced to the world of acting for the first time.Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Mid-month gets interesting with the full moon in Aries, peaking on Oct. 17 while touching down on your 12th house of secrets, inhibitions and healing.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Suppression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suppression. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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