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Definition of suppressant

suppressant

/səˈprɛs.ənt/
sup · pres · sant
Plural:suppressants
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suppressant Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A drug, chemical, or other agent that inhibits, reduces, or prevents a specific physiological reflex, bodily function, or physical process (such as coughing, appetite, or fire).

Example

"The pharmacist recommended an over-the-counter cough suppressant to help her sleep through the night."

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• adjective

1

Acting to restrain, inhibit, or reduce a physiological activity, symptom, or physical process.

Example

"Honey is widely recognized for its mild suppressant effect on nighttime coughing."

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• Rhymes for suppressant

• Nearby Words

supposition
suppository
suppress
suppressant
suppression
suppressive
suppressor

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century from the verb 'suppress' (from Latin 'suppressus', meaning 'pressed down') and the agentive suffix '-ant'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Suppressant. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/suppressant
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