What does suppression mean?
• SUPPRESSION (noun) The noun SUPPRESSION has 4 senses: 1. (botany) the failure to develop of some part or organ of a plant 2. the act of withholding or withdrawing some book or writing from publication or circulation 3. forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority 4. (psychology) the conscious exclusion of unacceptable thoughts or desires Familiarity information: SUPPRESSION used as a noun is uncommon.