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self-suppression

[/ˌsɛlf səˈprɛʃən/]
nounfemininepl: self-suppressions
autossupressão
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.
Synonyms
self-restraintself-controlrepressioninhibitionemotional restraint
Antonyms
self-expressionself-assertionliberationfreedom of expression

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
autossupressão
Standard usage in psychological and emotional contexts
São Paulo
autossupressão
Common in academic and professional discourse
Portugal
auto-supressão
Often hyphenated in European Portuguese; used in psychological literature

Related Idioms & Phrases

bottling up emotions
keeping it inside
suppressing one's voice
holding back
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