Definition
To suppress something means to consciously hold it back or prevent it from happening. It's like clamping down on a feeling, thought, or action. Think of it as hitting the mute button on your emotions or ideas. Unlike simply ignoring something, suppression involves actively trying to keep it under control. Imagine holding a beach ball underwater – you're suppressing its natural urge to float. It differs from repression, which is unconscious. Suppression is more like choosing not to laugh during a serious moment.