suppression in German
suppression in German is Verdrängung, Unterdrückung — suppression means the act of forcefully putting an end to something.
suppression in German
Verdrängung
(psychology) A process in which a person consciously excludes anxiety-producing thoughts, feelings, or memories.
Unterdrückung
(military) The entirety of acts aimed at stopping or preventing the enemy to execute such unwanted activities like firing, regrouping, observation or others.
What does "suppression" mean?
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noun The act of forcefully putting an end to something.
"The suppression of the protests drew international criticism."
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noun The conscious act of pushing away unwanted thoughts or feelings.
"Years of emotional suppression eventually took a toll on him."
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suppression in a sentence
- The suppression of the protests drew international criticism.
- Fire suppression systems kicked in automatically.
- Years of emotional suppression eventually took a toll on him.
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What is "suppression" in German?
"suppression" in German is Verdrängung, Unterdrückung. suppression means: The act of forcefully putting an end to something.
How do you use "suppression" in a sentence?
Example: "The suppression of the protests drew international criticism." In German, "suppression" is Verdrängung, Unterdrückung.
Are there other ways to say "suppression" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "suppression": Verdrängung, Unterdrückung.
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