Rule and Suppression

Rule

Rule noun - A statement spelling out the proper procedure or conduct for an activity.

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

Nearby Words: ruling, ruler, ruled

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

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

human	human rule	human suppression
complete	complete rule	complete suppression
harsh	harsh rule	harsh suppression
brutal	brutal rule	brutal suppression
Other adjectives: strong, final, Nazi, official, soviet.

Let's count the ways: Dictatorial rule and suppression of dissent, check.

Source: Video Game / Path of Exile
Prince Jermaine of Asvarre in Lord Marksman And Vanadis is corpulent, and prefers to rule through fear and suppression.

Source: Adipose Rex
Their decadent rule, complete disregard for any laws or morals, and brutal suppression of any resistance means that, when the people rally behind a charismatic and righteous figure, the Carsis find themselves beaten before they can even figure out what's going on.

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