Suppression

usgb/səˈpreʃn/
noun

The action of stopping or holding back something or someone.

The government was accused of suppression of the truth about the war.
Visual representation of "suppression" - The action of stopping or holding back something or someone

Often appears as...

  • suppression of information
  • suppression of evidence
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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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