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suppression

NounSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. suppression (of a riot, revolt, etc.)
2. repression

This noun and verb (する) means to suppress or put down something forcibly, such as a riot, rebellion, or uprising. It is used in news and historical contexts when authorities quell disorder or resistance.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

If it comes out that they suppressed the protests, it'll hit the stock price hard!

Sentence 2

Why does every riot suppression seem to breed more resentment?

Sentence 3

Hearing that the whole thing was ultimately crushed by force — it's heartbreaking.

Sentence 4

"Force again?" I blurted out before I could stop myself!

Sentence 5

Who do they think is going to accept a crackdown that brutal?