message suppression

[/ˈmɛsɪdʒ səˈprɛʃən/]
nounpl: message suppressions
supressão de mensagem
1. The act of preventing, blocking, or withholding a message from being transmitted, delivered, or displayed to its intended recipient
The email server implemented message suppression to prevent spam from reaching users' inboxes.
O servidor de email implementou supressão de mensagem para evitar que spam chegasse às caixas de entrada dos usuários.
2. In technology and telecommunications, the deliberate filtering or removal of specific communications from a system or network
Message suppression tools help maintain network security by blocking unauthorized communications.
Ferramentas de supressão de mensagem ajudam a manter a segurança da rede bloqueando comunicações não autorizadas.
3. In psychiatry and psychology, the conscious or unconscious inhibition of thoughts, emotions, or communications
The therapist addressed the patient's message suppression as a defense mechanism.
A terapeuta abordou a supressão de mensagem do paciente como um mecanismo de defesa.
This term is primarily used in technical, telecommunications, and IT contexts in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, it's commonly associated with cybersecurity measures and spam prevention. In the USA, it's frequently discussed in relation to data privacy, security protocols, and content moderation on digital platforms. The psychological usage of the term is more prevalent in clinical and academic contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
message blockingcommunication filteringsignal suppressioncontent filteringmessage filtering
Antonyms / Antônimos
message deliverycommunication promotionmessage broadcastingtransmission

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
supressão de mensagem
Standard technical term used in IT and telecommunications contexts
São Paulo
bloqueio de mensagem
Alternative term commonly used in business and tech environments
Rio de Janeiro
supressão de mensagem
Formal technical usage in corporate settings
Portugal
supressão de mensagem
Same term used in European Portuguese, particularly in IT sector

Related Words

filterblockspam detectionfirewallcensorshipinhibitionnetwork securitycontent control

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep a message under wraps
filter out the noise
block the signal
kill the message
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