Suppressing

The act of holding back, restraining, or concealing something, often a feeling, activity, or piece of information. It involves actively preventing or inhibiting something from expressing itself or becoming apparent. This can apply to emotions, thoughts, desires, political dissent, or physical processes. The suppression can be intentional, as in self-control, or imposed by external forces. suppressing often aims to maintain order, control, or a particular state of affairs, but it can also have negative consequences by denying legitimate expression or fueling resentment. The context dictates the specific nuance and impact of the action. Suppression implies a force, either internal or external, preventing the expression or manifestation of something.

Suppressing meaning with examples

• She was suppressing a giggle during the solemn ceremony, fighting to maintain a serious demeanor. The rising mirth was almost overpowering, and she fought with the urge to laugh out loud. Despite her best efforts, her shoulders shook slightly, betraying her internal struggle to contain her amusement.
• The government used propaganda to suppressing any media coverage and suppress any of the journalist who tried to spread false information or dissent against its policies, making them believe its own information was the truth. Thus, controlling public perception with only their own information.
• After the divorce, he spent years suppressing his feelings of anger and sadness, leading to periods of depression. The prolonged denial of his emotions began affecting his health. He now goes to therapy to learn to process these emotions constructively.
• The athlete, during the moment of the match, was suppressing any thoughts of doubt, concentrating solely on the task at hand. He needed all his mental energy to win the game. He blocked out distractions and kept focus.
• The company implemented measures to suppress any rumors of financial instability, fearing it would negatively affect stock prices. They hoped they could make their company look stronger and more financially stable.