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Meaning of suppressor
A device or thing that suppresses or reduces something, especially noise, emotion, or a chemical reaction.
Etymology of suppressor
The word "suppressor" comes from the Latin "suppress-", which is a combination of "supra" (meaning "over" or "above") and "press-" (meaning "to press"), and the suffix "-or" (which forms an agent noun)
Historically, the word "suppressor" has been used in various contexts, including biology, chemistry, and physics, to describe a device, agent, or gene that reduces or counteracts a particular effect
Synonyms
inhibitor
silencer
muffler
dampener
reducer
minimizer
lessener
decrease
depressor
restrainer
controller
regulator
moderator
mitigator
alleviator
reliever
calmer
soother
quieter
husher
stiller
stifler
squelcher
quencher
snuffer
extinguisher
smotherer
suffocater
repressor
suppressant
constraint
limiter
restrictor
curber
checker
bridle
gag
mute
stifler
silencer
dampener
deadener
Definitions
- A device or thing that suppresses or reduces something, especially noise, emotion, or a chemical reaction
- A person or thing that suppresses or subdues someone or something
- A gene or other agent that counteracts the effect of a particular mutation or gene
Usage Examples
- The company developed a new sound suppressor for firearms that reduces noise by 90%
- The government tried to use censorship as a suppressor of free speech
- The researcher discovered a new gene that acts as a suppressor of tumor growth
Antonyms
amplifier
augmenter
enhancer
increaser
intensifier
magnifier
booster
promoter
advocate
supporter
encourager
stimulator
activator
initiator
catalyst
accelerator
exaggerator
magnifier
highlighter
spotlighter
spotlight
intensifier
invigorator
revitalizer
energizer
motivator