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suppression techniques

[/səˈpreʃən ˈtɛkniks/]
nounpl: suppression techniques
técnicas de supressão
1. Methods or procedures used to prevent, inhibit, or reduce the occurrence or expression of something, such as emotions, information, symptoms, or unwanted behavior
The government employed suppression techniques to control public dissent.
O governo empregou técnicas de supressão para controlar a dissidência pública.
2. In psychology and cognitive science, methods used to inhibit unwanted thoughts or emotional responses
Psychologists study suppression techniques to help patients manage anxiety.
Psicólogos estudam técnicas de supressão para ajudar pacientes a controlar a ansiedade.
3. In military or law enforcement contexts, tactics used to neutralize or contain threats
Fire suppression techniques were employed to extinguish the wildfire.
Técnicas de supressão de incêndios foram empregadas para extinguir o incêndio florestal.
Synonyms
inhibition methodscontrol tacticscontainment strategiesrestraint procedures
Antonyms
expression techniquespromotion strategiesencouragement methods

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
técnicas de supressão
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
técnicas de supressão
Standard European Portuguese equivalent
São Paulo
técnicas de supressão
Common in corporate and governmental contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

to suppress one's feelings
suppression of evidence
fire suppression system
immune suppression therapy
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