suppresser
Thing that dampens
Suppresser is a less common spelling variant of suppressor, referring to a person or thing that suppresses—that is, holds back, restrains, or prevents something from emerging or being expressed.
In technical contexts, a suppresser may be a device that reduces noise, recoil, or electrical interference.
The spelling with -er appears occasionally in scientific literature, particularly in genetics where suppresser genes counteract the effects of mutations.
Sound-dampening gun attachment
- mufflerSound-dampening exhaust component
- flash hiderReduces visible discharge
- compensatorDevice that offsets deficiencies
- baffleConfuse or perplex
damper · attenuator · arrester · buffer · limiter · absorber · diffuser · resonator
Agent that slows reactions
- blockerSomething that obstructs
- antagonistOne who opposes another
- antibodyProtein targeting foreign substances
- repressorAgent blocking transcription
enzyme · receptor · protein · gene · modulator · neutralizer · antidote · antiserum
Control over impulses
- self-controlAbility to restrain impulses
- inhibitionMental check on behavior
- repressionUnconscious blocking of thoughts
- willpowerMental strength resisting impulse
discipline · moderation · constraint · forbearance · reserve · temperance · self-restraint · abstinence
silencer
Sound-dampening gun attachment
- mufflerSound-dampening exhaust component
- flash hiderReduces visible discharge
- compensatorDevice that offsets deficiencies
baffle · damper · attenuator · arrester · buffer · limiter · absorber · diffuser · resonator · shroud
inhibitor
Agent that slows reactions
- blockerSomething that obstructs
- antagonistOne who opposes another
- antibodyProtein targeting foreign substances
repressor · enzyme · receptor · protein · gene · modulator · neutralizer · antidote · antiserum · interference
restraint
Control over impulses
- self-controlAbility to restrain impulses
- inhibitionMental check on behavior
- repressionUnconscious blocking of thoughts
willpower · discipline · moderation · constraint · forbearance · reserve · temperance · self-restraint · abstinence · prudence
muffle
Deaden or suppress sound
subdue · attenuate · diminish · reduce · moderate · temper · blunt · deaden · soften · mitigate
suppresseramplifier
Signal-strengthening electronic device
booster · enhancer · intensifier · magnifier · signal booster
- vote suppressionDiscouraging or preventing casting ballots
- voter suppressionTactics discouraging ballot access
- suppressed laughRestrained audible amusement
- fire suppressionControlling or eliminating flames
- suppressing fireGunfire restricting enemy movement
- wage suppressionArtificially limiting worker compensation
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