ಅರ್ಥ : Forceful prevention. Putting down by power or authority.
ಉದಾಹರಣೆ :
The suppression of heresy.
The quelling of the rebellion.
The stifling of all dissent.
ಸಮಾನಾರ್ಥಕ : quelling, stifling, suppression
ಅರ್ಥ : Physically or spiritually devastating. Often used in combination.
ಉದಾಹರಣೆ :
A crushing blow.
A crushing rejection.
Bone-crushing.
ಸಮಾನಾರ್ಥಕ : devastating