deactivators
Things that disable
Deactivators are devices or agents that disable, neutralize, or switch something off.
Security tags have deactivators at checkout counters.
Chemical deactivators neutralize reactive substances.
In figurative use, anything that renders something inactive: Coffee is supposed to be a deactivator of certain enzymes.
Something that obstructs
- suppressorDevice that inhibits output
- antagonistOne who opposes another
- repressorAgent blocking transcription
- dampenerThing that reduces force
suppressant · retardant · binder · deterrent · impediment · preventive · restraint · interference
Cessation of operations
suspend · disconnect · disengage · immobilize · interrupt · decommission · unplug · silence
Substance neutralizing harmful agents
- counteractNullify by opposing force
- nullifyMake of no effect
- counteragentSubstance opposing another's action
- cancelRevoke or terminate
negate · offset · counterbalance · remedy · correct · antiserum · countermeasure · quencher
blocker
Something that obstructs
- suppressorDevice that inhibits output
- antagonistOne who opposes another
- repressorAgent blocking transcription
dampener · suppressant · retardant · binder · deterrent · impediment · preventive · restraint · interference · stabilizer
shutdown
Cessation of operations
halt · suspend · disconnect · disengage · immobilize · interrupt · decommission · unplug · silence · paralyze
antidote
Substance neutralizing harmful agents
- counteractNullify by opposing force
- nullifyMake of no effect
- counteragentSubstance opposing another's action
cancel · negate · offset · counterbalance · remedy · correct · antiserum · countermeasure · quencher · detoxifier
alarms
Signals indicating danger
- guardsProtectors or watchmen
- lockoutEmployer-imposed work stoppage
- tagoutContact that retires baserunner
shutoffs · interlocks · failsafes · cutouts · tripwires · sensors · overrides
deactivatorsactivators
Agents that trigger processes
enablers · initiators · triggers · starters · igniters
deactivatorsenergizers
Things that stimulate activity
stimulants · amplifiers · intensifiers · accelerators · power sources