Unterdrückung — meaning in English
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English meaning
- abatement noun A reduction in the amount, degree or intensity of something, especially something unwanted such as noise, pollution or tax.
- inhibition noun A feeling of self-consciousness or fear that stops someone acting freely.
- oppression noun The use of power in a cruel or unjust way to control or hold down a person or group.
- repression noun The use of force or authority to control or suppress people, especially their rights or freedoms.
- suppression noun The act of forcefully putting an end to something.
Senses
Unterdrückung is used for these senses in English:
- abatement The act of abating, or the state of being abated; a lessening, diminution, or reduction; a moderation; removal or putting an end to; the suppression. [First attested from 1340 to 1470.]
- inhibition The act of inhibiting.
- repression The act of repressing; state of being repressed.
- suppression (military) The entirety of acts aimed at stopping or preventing the enemy to execute such unwanted activities like firing, regrouping, observation or others.
abatement — full definition
- noun A reduction in the amount, degree or intensity of something, especially something unwanted such as noise, pollution or tax.
- noun The legally required removal or containment of a hazard from a building or site.
- noun The act of formally ending or suspending a legal action or nuisance.
inhibition — full definition
- noun A feeling of self-consciousness or fear that stops someone acting freely.
- noun In science, the act of slowing or blocking a process or reaction.