“Suppression” in Japanese
Short answer
Suppression in Japanese is “封殺” (fuusatsu). Full meaning: suppression (e.g. of free speech); force-out.
Other ways to say “Suppression” in Japanese
鎮定
chintei suppression (e.g. of a rebellion), pacification
禁圧
kinatsu suppression, prohibition, ban
平定
heitei suppression (of a rebellion, civil war, etc.), restoration of law and order, subjugation, conquering
鎮圧
chinatsu suppression (of a riot, revolt, etc.), repression, putting down, quelling
鬱積
usseki accumulation (of discontent, frustration, etc.), buildup, suppression (e.g. of anger)
隠滅
inmetsu destruction (esp. of evidence), spoliation, suppression; hiding, concealment
サプレス
sapuresu suppression
制圧
seiatsu gaining total control (of people or counties), suppression, oppression, control, mastery, ascendancy, supremacy
弾圧
danatsu oppression, suppression, pressure
討伐
toubatsu subjugation (using military force), suppression, subduing
隠蔽
inpei concealment, hiding, covering up, suppression
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