1. The act of suppressing or inhibiting one's own emotions, desires, opinions, or natural impulses
Her constant self-suppression made it difficult for her to express her true feelings.
Sua autossupressão constante dificultava a expressão de seus verdadeiros sentimentos.
2. The psychological process of controlling or restraining one's own behavior or expression
Years of self-suppression led to emotional burnout.
Anos de autossupressão levaram ao esgotamento emocional.