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.