SUPPRESSIONS
(noun)Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Suppressions.
Suppressions - as a noun
The failure to develop some part or organ
The act of withholding or withdrawing some book or writing from publication or circulation
Example: "A suppression of the newspaper"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
curtailmentForceful prevention; putting down by power or authority
Example: "The suppression of heresy"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crushingquellingstiflingHypernyms (Closely Related)
barpreventionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
(psychology) the conscious exclusion of unacceptable thoughts or desires
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
inhibitionExample Sentences
"The government's suppressions of free speech have sparked outrage among the citizens."
"Historically, there have been many suppressions of minority groups' rights."
"The effects of emotional suppressions can be detrimental to one's mental health."
"She often experienced suppressions of her true emotions in order to please others."
"The suppressions of evidence by the defendant's lawyer hindered the fair trial."
Word Game Points
Is SUPPRESSIONS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, suppressions is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SUPPRESSIONS has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is SUPPRESSIONS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, suppressions is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSUPPRESSIONS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.
Is SUPPRESSIONS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, suppressions is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSUPPRESSIONS has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.