1. the acts of stopping, preventing, or keeping something from being expressed or made known
Usage: plural of suppression
2. the acts of ending or stopping something by force
Usage: plural of suppression

Examples

• The government’s suppressions of free speech sparked widespread protests.
• Multiple suppressions of evidence came to light during the investigation.
• The suppressions of rebel uprisings were swift and decisive.
• Historical suppressions of minority voices are now being studied.
• The suppressions of important documents raised serious questions.
• Military suppressions of the riots lasted for several days.