dictionary.pt

dictionary.pt

suppression

nounfeminineformaluncommon/supɾɨˈsɐ̃w̃/su·pres·são

Definition

1

The act or effect of suppressing; the elimination, cancellation, or extinction of something.

Usage examples

“The suppression of that tax was very well received by taxpayers.”
“The doctor prescribed a medicine for cough suppression.”

Common combinations

suppression of taxessuppression of symptomssuppression of rights