suppressor
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8.0
- noun
- /səˈprɛsər/
- Specialized
:
opresor
- I hope that when the political climate shifts, it will move toward real tolerance and not to the suppression of the current suppressors.
Examples
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The suppressor used harsh tactics to silence dissenters in the regime.
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"...the suppressor of free nations.
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This mindset is the largest suppressor of all.
Blog text (21) -
The fundamental fear of the suppressors of voting has been the same throughout our history.
Blog text (14) -
And in Kansas, a big win for Democrats as Laura Kelly has defeated grand imperial vote suppressor Kris Kobach.
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The result is that the controversy over Pussy Riot has shifted criticism from Washington's destruction of Syria to Putin, "the suppressor of free speech."
Blog text (23) -
Finally, anger suppressors believed that they had no one with whom they could discuss their personal problems (i.e., lack of appraisal support).
Academic text (1997) -
Many activists were labeled as suppressors during the controversial political campaign.
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The journalist accused the government official of being a suppressor of free speech.
Synonyms
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7.5
A person who has power and treats people cruelly or unfairly
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9.0
A substance, gene, or protein that attaches to DNA to stop a gene from working
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8.9
A person who stops others from speaking or trying new ideas
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9.9
A person who on purpose hides facts or makes them hard to understand
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9.4
A person who controls others and stops them trying new things
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6.0
A person, tool, or plan that stops a threat
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6.3
A law or rule that limits access and activity
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7.7
A person or thing that stops something from happening
A person who stops people from saying or sharing ideas and facts
A person or thing that stops actions, feelings and genes from working
A person who holds people back to keep order
An official who bans activities by law or religion
A person who stops or delays other people's actions on purpose
A person who often stops other people's plans or progress
A person who opposes a plan to stop it happening
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
A device that protects things like computers and TVs from sudden rises in electricity
- Specialized
A device that protects electronic equipment from sudden power surges
How Suppressive
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Suppressor comes from the Latin parts sup- 'under' and press 'to push', giving the image of 'pushing down'. So a suppressor is a person who 'pushes down' ideas, actions, or people, which explains why the word means someone who stops or controls others.