Synonyms: quelling, stifling, suppression, crushing
Definition: forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority
Usage: the suppression of heresy; the quelling of the rebellion; the stifling of all dissent
Similar words: prevention, bar
Definition: the act of preventing
Usage: there was no bar against leaving; money was allocated to study the cause and prevention of influenza
Synonyms: devastating, crushing
Definition: physically or spiritually devastating; often used in combination
Usage: a crushing blow; a crushing rejection; bone-crushing
Similar words: destructive
Definition: causing destruction or much damage
Usage: a policy that is destructive to the economy; destructive criticism