VocabJLPT N1
check
NounSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. check
  2. 2. restraint
  3. 3. Repression
The act of suppressing, oppressing, or holding something down by force or authority, particularly applied to people's freedoms or emotions. It is used in political, psychological, and social contexts to describe the silencing or restraint of individuals or groups.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Suppressing speech during an audit is not appropriate.

Sentence 2

She decided she would suppress her anger to keep the peace.

Sentence 3

She let slip, "If you keep suppressing your frustrations, you'll break down."

Sentence 4

Why am I the only one who has to keep suppressing what I want?

Sentence 5

Standing in front of the police box, I held back the urge to yell.