suppressor

B2 Topic:People & Society

US /səˈprɛsɝ/ UK /səˈprɛsɝ/ See IPA manual

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Meanings

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noun
a person or thing that suppresses, restrains, or prevents something

The censor acted as a suppressor of dissenting voices.

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Synonyms

1 noun · a person or thing that... restrainer

Word family

Forms suppressors

Related forms suppressant

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Phrases (1)

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surge suppressor
an electrical device that protects equipment against sudden power surges

Noun + noun

Etymology

From suppress + -or.

Topics

People & Society

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