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suppressive

suppressive

6 7.0
Able to stop or reduce something unwanted
  • adjective
  • /səˈprɛsɪv/
: supresor
  • The suppressive effect was more pronounced after the second administration of AMSC-exosomes and in smaller tumors.
  • suppressive effect
  • suppressive therapy
  • suppressive compost

So yeah, this is like more like suppressive fire at this point.

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Examples

  • There is limited evidence of the benefits of suppressive treatment during pregnancy, but women may wish to discuss this with their obstetrician.

    Academic text (2015)

  • However, data are also starting to indicate that these beneficial effects are countered by the induction of suppressive mechanisms in cancer.

    Academic text (2017)

  • There is absolutely no room for being cruel or mean or suppressive to another human being.

    GaryVee

  • The potential disease-suppressive characteristics of composts are becoming well recognized, and the subject is receiving increasing scientific research.

    Academic text (1996)

  • In 1967, Oboshi et al. described both its antimicrobial properties and its suppressive effects on tumor growth.

    Academic text (2005)

  • Particularly in nurseries, methyl bromide has been replaced with disease-suppressive composts, and fungicide use is being curtailed.

    Academic text (1998)

  • Alendronate therapies significantly decreased serum osteocalcin and urinary deoxypyridinoline, reflecting an early suppressive effect on bone resorption and on bone turnover.

    Academic text (2007)

  • The government implemented suppressive measures to control the protests and limit dissent.

  • Certain medications can have suppressive effects on allergic reactions and respiratory symptoms.

  • He found the suppressive atmosphere at work stifling, as creativity and new ideas were rarely welcomed.

Synonyms

inhibitory
vssuppressive
4 7.6

Causing an action to stop or slow down

is used to stop or control undesirable activity and symptoms
dissuasive
vssuppressive
  • Formal
1 8.7

Making someone less likely to do something by showing bad results

focuses on controlling symptoms or actions rather than persuasion
repressive
vssuppressive
  • Specialized
1 7.2

Causing genes to be turned off so they do not make proteins

applies more broadly to controlling symptoms or unwanted activity
inhibitive
vssuppressive
1 7.5

That makes something difficult to do or slow to happen

focuses on stopping undesirable actions rather than general slowing

Antonyms

stimulating
47 3.9

To make someone feel more awake and interested

promotive
1 7.1

That helps something grow or get better

Compounds

suppressive fire
  • Specialized
2 7.8

Continuous gunfire aimed at an enemy to stop them firing or moving so friendly troops can advance

How Suppressive

suppressive
6 7.0
inhibitory
4 7.6

Surface Forms

suppressive positive

Morphology

suppressive = suppress (transparent) = suppress + ive

Regular adjectival formation from the verb 'suppress' with '-ive' meaning 'tending to or having the function of suppressing'.

Etymology

Suppressive starts with Latin parts sub- 'under' and premere 'to press', the same idea as the English word press. So something suppressive 'presses down' and holds back actions, feelings, or symptoms.