Meaning & use
Suppressant
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A substance or agent that reduces or restrains a particular bodily function, symptom, or process.
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The doctor prescribed a cough suppressant to help him sleep.
Appetite suppressants are sometimes used as part of a weight-loss program.
A note on using this word
Most often seen paired with a specific symptom, as in 'cough suppressant' or 'appetite suppressant.'
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