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suppress vs suppression

suppression vs suppress

suppress is not a noun while suppression is a noun.

suppress is a verb but suppression is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
suppress No No Yes No
suppression Yes No No No
suppress (noun) suppression (noun)
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
suppress (verb) suppression (verb)
bring under control by force or authority
lessen to the point of stopping
put out of one's consciousness
consciously restrain from showing; of emotions, desires, impulses, or behavior
come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
Difference between suppress and suppression

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