suppression — the action of suppressing something such as an activity or publication
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of suppressing something such as an activity or publication
Pronunciation (IPA): /səˈpreʃən/
Korean meaning: 억압, 진압, 숨김
Korean pronunciation: 서**프레**션
Example Sentences
- His suppression of his laughter during the serious meeting made his face turn red.
- The suppression of free speech is a violation of human rights.
- The diet pill works through appetite suppression, but it also suppresses his ability to enjoy pizza.
suppression
NOUN//səˈpreʃən//
the action of suppressing something such as an activity or publication
Police suppression forces peaceful protesters to disperse from the street
The system was designed for the suppression of harmful activity. (STOP + PRESS DOWN + CONTROL = SUPPRESSION)
The suppression of emotional chaos brought focus and progression.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'suppressus'에서 유래되었으며, '아래로 눌러 담다'라는 의미를 가지고 있습니다. 마치 무거운 돌로 뭔가를 꾹꾹 눌러서 나오지 못하게 하는 모습을 연상할 수 있습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His suppression of his laughter during the serious meeting made his face turn red.”
“The suppression of free speech is a violation of human rights.”
“The diet pill works through appetite suppression, but it also suppresses his ability to enjoy pizza.”
“Data suppression in research can lead to biased results.”
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