Gratification and Suppression

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Gratification noun - The feeling experienced when one's wishes are met.

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Suppression is an antonym for gratification.

Nearby Words: gratifying, gratify, gratified

Suppression noun - The checking of one's true feelings and impulses when dealing with others.

Usage example: learned that suppression of her angry feelings didn't necessarily make them go away

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Gratification is an antonym for suppression.

emotional	emotional gratification	emotional suppression
total	total gratification	total suppression

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