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SUPPRESSIONS Synonyms

There are 5 synonyms of the word suppressions. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word suppressions. (close relations)
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crushing
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority

adjective satellite

• physically or spiritually devastating; often used in combination

curtailment
nounn
noun

• the temporal property of being cut short

• the act of withholding or withdrawing some book or writing from publication or circulation

• the reduction of expenditures in order to become financially stable

inhibition
nounn
noun

• (psychology) the conscious exclusion of unacceptable thoughts or desires

• the quality of being inhibited

• (physiology) the process whereby nerves can retard or prevent the functioning of an organ or part

• the action of prohibiting or inhibiting or forbidding (or an instance thereof)

quelling
verbv
noun

• forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority

stifling
adjectiveadj
noun

• forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority

adjective satellite

• characterized by oppressive heat and humidity

Best Hypernyms For SUPPRESSIONS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for suppressions, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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