Reduction and Suppression

Reduction

Reduction noun - Something that is or may be subtracted.

Suppression and reduction are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Suppression" instead a noun "Reduction".

Nearby Words: reduce, reducing, reductive, reductionist

Suppression

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

Reduction and suppression are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Reduction" instead a noun "Suppression".

How words are described

total total reduction total suppression
constant constant reduction constant suppression
extreme extreme reduction extreme suppression
magic magic reduction magic suppression
Other adjectives: permanent, further, extended.

Both words in one sentence

  • Useful Notes / No More Emperors This meant that the Guomindang only had the budget to implement their own programs of rural reform (rent-reduction, limited land-redistribution from the corrupt and obscenely wealthy) in areas where the army was present, particularly during the Soviet-suppression campaigns.
  • Ballistic Discount This little baby uses 9mm hollow points, 20 to 25 round extendable mags, rear flip adjustable sights, silencer comes standard, excellent recoil reduction, muzzle jump reduced 40 percent, 60 percent improved noise suppression.
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