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suppressor Definition and Meaning in English (suppressor definition)

noun
Synonyms:inhibitorrestrainercontroller
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Suppressor definition: A suppressor is a person or thing that prevents, restrains, or reduces the intensity or effect of something.

Definitions of Suppressor

  1. 1noun

    A suppressor is a person or thing that prevents, restrains, or reduces the intensity or effect of something.

  2. 2noun

    In the context of firearms, a suppressor is a device attached to a gun barrel to reduce the sound and flash of its discharge.

Example Sentences

“The new policy acted as a suppressor of economic growth.”

“He attached a suppressor to his rifle before the target practice.”

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infinitivesuppress
past participlesuppressed
present participlesuppressing
nounsuppression
adjectivesuppressive

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Suppressor definition: A suppressor is a person or thing that prevents, restrains, or reduces the intensity or effect of something.
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