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Suppression
01
the act of preventing the publication or distribution of written material, often due to its content
Examples
Many historical documents underwent suppression due to their potential impact on public opinion.
The author moved to a different country to avoid the suppression of her upcoming book.
02
the act of forcefully stopping or limiting something using authority
Examples
The suppression of the protest by law enforcement raised concerns about civil rights.
Media outlets worldwide criticized the government 's suppression of free speech.
03
(psychology) the conscious act of holding a thought or feeling back
04
the failure to develop some part or organ
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