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SUPPRESSOR

(noun)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Suppressor.

Suppressor - as a noun

Someone who suppresses

Example: "Dictators are suppressors of free speech"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
suppresser14

A gene that suppresses the phenotypic expression of another gene (especially of a mutant gene)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
suppresser14suppresser genesuppressor gene
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cistron9factor11gene5
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An electrical device for suppressing unwanted currents

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
suppresser14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
electrical device
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He attached a suppressor to the rifle to reduce the noise of the gunshot."
"The protesters used megaphones as suppressors of their voices."
"The new engine features a built-in noise suppressor for a quieter ride."
"The librarian used a book suppressor to protect old manuscripts from damage."
"The software includes a pop-up suppressor to prevent annoying advertisements."
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Word Game Points

Is SUPPRESSOR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, suppressor is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SUPPRESSOR has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is SUPPRESSOR a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, suppressor is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SUPPRESSOR has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is SUPPRESSOR a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, suppressor is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SUPPRESSOR has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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