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Suppression

usgb/səˈpreʃn/Volume
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Contextual Severity

Used to describe deliberate and often forceful efforts to limit actions or information.

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Artists experienced suppression of expression in the authoritarian regime.
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Negative Connotation

Generally carries a negative connotation, suggesting unfair or undesirable restriction.

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Activists criticized the suppression of voting rights.
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CensorshipConstrictionControlInhibitionOppressionRepressionRestraintSubjugate
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