suppressor

noun

sup·​pres·​sor sə-ˈpre-sər 

: one that suppresses

especially : a mutant gene that suppresses the expression of another nonallelic mutant gene when both are present

Examples of suppressor in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

During the stop, the investigation said, Embry had a gun with a noise-suppressor on it. — Josh Wood, Louisville Courier Journal, 31 Aug. 2026

Separately, the department recently decided against challenging a court ruling that struck down regulations on firearm suppressors and certain guns. — ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026

Valdez was booked on suspicion of brandishing a firearm, unlawful possession of a firearm, possession of an assault weapon and possession of a suppressor. — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026

They were reportedly found to contain six handguns, Glock slides, trigger assemblies, sight assemblies, rifle magazines, pistol magazines, AM15 rifle parts, a suppressor kit, ammunition and other firearm parts, officials said. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1560, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing suppressor

• suppressor T cell
• tumor suppressor gene

Rhymes for suppressor

• aggressor
• assessor
• compressor
• confessor
• depressor
• hairdresser
• necessar
• oppressor
• possessor
• processor
• professor
• repressor

Medical Definition

suppressor

noun

sup·​pres·​sor -ˈpres-ər 

: one that suppresses

especially : a mutant gene that suppresses the expression of another nonallelic mutant gene when both are present