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crushing vs suppression

suppression vs crushing

crushing and suppression both are nouns.

crushing is an adjective but suppression is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
crushing Yes Yes No No
suppression Yes No No No
As nouns, crushing and suppression are synonyms defined as:
  • crushing and suppression: forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority
Other synonyms of crushing include quelling, stifling.
crushing (noun) suppression (noun)
forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority the act of withholding or withdrawing some book or writing from publication or circulation
forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority
(psychology) the conscious exclusion of unacceptable thoughts or desires
the failure to develop some part or organ
crushing (adjective) suppression (adjective)
physically or spiritually devastating; often used in combination
Difference between crushing and suppression

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