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suppression vs crushing

crushing vs suppression

suppression and crushing both are nouns.

suppression is not an adjective while crushing is an adjective.

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

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