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

His supporters even faced public transportation disruptions that Lula’s coalition claimed were intentional suppression by powerful mayors who supported Bolsonaro. — Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026

With these came death, forced displacement and cultural suppression. — Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026

Murphy’s job with the Oilers was goal suppression and to settle the chaos on the second unit. — Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026

But my voice didn't have much depth, and background noise leaked through much more than on newer headphones with newer suppression tech. — Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 26 Oct. 2026