Meaning
suppression, abolition
- The official elimination or abolition of an office, law, service, or train line.
- The forceful quashing or putting down of an uprising, revolt, or feeling.
In a sentence
La soppressione della corsa delle otto ha causato forti disagi ai pendolari.
The cancellation of the eight o'clock service caused great inconvenience to commuters.
Il decreto prevede la soppressione di vari enti inutili.
The decree provides for the abolition of various useless agencies.
I cittadini protestano contro la soppressione dell'ospedale cittadino.
Citizens are protesting against the closure of the city hospital.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| soppressione | feminine · singular |
| soppressioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Common in everyday announcements for cancelled trains or bus services: 'soppressione del treno'.
- Do not confuse with purely emotional 'repressione' (repression).