Definition of suppressions

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  • suppressions is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 16
  • suppressions is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 16
  • suppressions is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 20

Definition of suppressions

  • forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority (noun)

    Examples

    1. the suppression of heresy

    Synonyms

    1. crushing
    2. quelling
    3. stifling
  • (psychology) the conscious exclusion of unacceptable thoughts or desires (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. inhibition
  • the act of withholding or withdrawing some book or writing from publication or circulation (noun)

    Examples

    1. a suppression of the newspaper

    Synonyms

    1. curtailment
  • the failure to develop some part or organ (noun)

See definition of suppressions in Merriam Webster