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suppressor

suppressor

3 7.4
A device that makes a gun or machine sound quieter
  • noun
  • /səˈprɛsər/
  • Specialized
translation icon : silenciador
  • Rapp extracted a 9-mm Glock automatic from his pocket and quietly screwed a suppressor onto the end of it.
  • sound suppressor
  • suppressor or silencer
  • use a suppressor

So anyways, I don't look for what's the quietest suppressor.

Examples

  • I need a Nemesis Vanquish 7.62 with a Litton Ranger Night Vision scope, a suppressor, and three extra 10-round detachable mags.

    The Book of Henry (2017)

  • The use of a suppressor made the shooting much quieter, allowing for a more stealthy approach.

  • "Or pop pop, if he used a suppressor."

    Fiction book (2000)

  • "He must have used a suppressor."

    Fiction book (1994)

  • Use a suppressor and keep lining up sync shots.

    Blog text (31)

  • Suppressors are illegal for civilian use.

    The Book of Henry (2017)

  • Bruno starts screwing a big sound suppressor onto the barrel of his Sig.

    Fiction book (2000)

  • She raises the CAR-15 rifle and begins screwing the long, heavy cylinder of a sound suppressor onto the end of the barrel.

    Fiction book (1991)

  • He attached the suppressor to his rifle to minimize the sound while aiming at the target.

  • For the best results, always fit the suppressor securely before taking your shot.

Synonyms

silencer
vssuppressor
  • Specialized
24 7.4

A short tube fixed to the end of a gun to make the shot quieter

is broader and controls other unwanted effects beyond firearms
muffler
vssuppressor
  • US
20 4.4

A part that makes a car or machine sound quieter

is aimed at firearm noise and other unwanted effects rather than vehicle use
mute
vssuppressor
14 7.2

A small piece placed on a trumpet to make its sound quieter or different

is used to reduce firearm noise and control other unwanted effects not musical tone
antinoise
vssuppressor
  • Specialized
6.0

Made to reduce unwanted sound like engine or room noise

is focused on firearm noise and other unwanted effects

Compounds

tumor suppressor gene
  • Specialized
2 4.0

A gene that controls cell division to stop tumors forming

suppressor gene
  • Specialized
1 5.6

A gene that reduces the effect of a harmful mutated gene

surge suppressor
  • Specialized
5.0

A device that protects things like computers and TVs from sudden rises in electricity

spike suppressor
  • Specialized
6.3

A device that protects electronic equipment from sudden power surges

How Quiet

silencer
  • Specialized
24 7.4
suppressor
  • Specialized
3 7.4

Surface Forms

suppressor singular
suppressors plural

Morphology

suppressor = suppress (semi-transparent) = suppress + or

The formation is clear, but the specific technical application in firearms may not be immediately obvious to all learners.

Etymology

Suppressor comes from the Latin parts sup- 'under' and press 'to push', meaning 'to push down'. A firearm or noise suppressor 'pushes down' the sound or unwanted effects, which is why it makes a device or gun quieter.