Synonyms of suppression

suppression

noun

sə-ˈpre-shən 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• restraint
• repression
• discipline
• inhibition
• composure
• constraint
• self-control
• discretion
• reserve
• refrainment
• possession
• control
• self-restraint
• continence
• self-command
• mastery
• silence
• willpower
• self-discipline
• will
• distance
• self-censorship
• self-government
• command
• reticence
• aloofness
• modesty
• self-mastery
• bashfulness
• shyness
• self-denial
• self-containment
• taciturnity
• self-poise
• self-possession
• detachedness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• incontinence
• disinhibition
• gratification
• indulgence
• unconstraint
• frankness
• overindulgence
• uninhibitedness
• candor
• bluntness
• intemperance
• self-abandonment
• unrestrainedness
• self-indulgence
• immoderacy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of suppression

Would that mean federal agents stationed around polling places—election suppression with a badge? — Amy Davidson Sorkin, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026

Historians say the conflict and suppression of homesteading slowed early Sacramento’s population and economic growth. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Nixon, who also stopped by the Faith in Florida tent, said events like Souls to the Polls are important because the Black church has played a pivotal role in fighting back against voter suppression. — Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2026

All crew members volunteer for these assignments and have received training in wildfire suppression tactics and safety protocols. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2026