When a nation uses authority and force to stop an activity conducted by citizens, it is their actions. a. collaborating with b. exonerating c. supporting d. suppressing

The correct answer is D. Suppressing

Explanation:

The definition or denotative meaning of the word "suppressing" is to hold back or make something stop especially in relation to the activities or processes led by a person or group and mainly through authority, violence or oppressive means. This implies, when something is suppressed is because someone has prevented the action or activity continues. Additionally to this, the word is an antonym or opposite to the words supporting, encouraging or promoting, that means to inspire or stimulate some activity or process. Considering this, when a nation that uses authority and forces to stop an activity, the government is "suppressing" the actions of citizens as it is stopping them by using the authority which is consistent with the definition of the word suppressing.

the answer to this question is d