What is the Spanish word for "suppression"?

Learn how to say "suppression" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

suppression

Spanish

supresión

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Alternative translations of "suppression"

represión
eliminación
restricción
bloqueo

Examples of how to use "suppression" in Spanish

English
The suppression of dissent is common in dictatorships.
Spanish
La supresión de la disensión es común en las dictaduras.
English
The suppression of noise helped her concentrate.
Spanish
La supresión del ruido la ayudó a concentrarse.
English
They feared government suppression of peaceful protests.
Spanish
Temían la represión gubernamental de las protestas pacíficas.
English
He studied emotional suppression in psychology class.
Spanish
Estudió la supresión emocional en la clase de psicología.
English
Medication reduced the suppression of his cough.
Spanish
La medicación redujo la supresión de su tos.

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