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
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of suppression
The primary side effects reported included nausea, vomiting and appetite suppression, according to the researchers.
—
Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Her father, Ezra Jin Mingri, and dozens of other members of Zion Church had been swept up in a mass crackdown across various congregations and Chinese cities – the largest suppression since a similar wave of arrests in 2018.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
The building’s elevators, fire suppression system, heat and water supply went out.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 29 Oct. 2025
What few know, however, is that the custom of having these statewide elections in off-years came about as a means of voter suppression — one that remains effective and costly.
—Time, 29 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for suppression
Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Her father, Ezra Jin Mingri, and dozens of other members of Zion Church had been swept up in a mass crackdown across various congregations and Chinese cities – the largest suppression since a similar wave of arrests in 2018.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
The building’s elevators, fire suppression system, heat and water supply went out.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 29 Oct. 2025
What few know, however, is that the custom of having these statewide elections in off-years came about as a means of voter suppression — one that remains effective and costly.
—Time, 29 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for suppression
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suppression
Noun
-
The civil suit alleged the restraint lasted eight minutes.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
-
Per state guidelines and Ohio Administrative Code, physical restraint must be used as a last resort and only when there is an immediate risk of physical harm to the student or others.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
These syndicates are part of the same criminal economy that funds military airstrikes and repression.—
Kim Aris,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
-
There are other signs that Iran’s previously relentless social repression is beginning to relax.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
Dames’ intention is to turn the headquarters into a creative hub and point of convergence of different disciplines, driven by collaborations.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
-
Changing the Kremlin’s understanding of its prospects will require sustained pressure and discipline.—
Jack Watling,
Foreign Affairs,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
But do not confuse its indifference for inhibition.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Oct. 2025
-
The key is to relax, let go of your inhibitions, and just have fun.—
Kimberly Zapata,
Parents,
17 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Suppression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suppression. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share