suppressant

[səˈpres.ənt]

suppressant Definition

  • 1a drug or other substance that inhibits or reduces a physiological or nervous activity
  • 2something that suppresses or restrains

Using suppressant: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "suppressant" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The cough suppressant helped him sleep through the night.

  • Example

    The government used tear gas as a crowd suppressant.

  • Example

    The medication acts as an appetite suppressant.

suppressant Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for suppressant

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Summary: suppressant in Brief

A 'suppressant' [səˈpres.ənt] is a drug or other substance that inhibits or reduces a physiological or nervous activity, such as a cough suppressant or appetite suppressant. It can also refer to something that suppresses or restrains in general.