suppressive
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7.0
- 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.
- So yeah, this is like more like suppressive fire at this point.
- There is absolutely no room for being cruel or mean or suppressive to another human being.
- Ranieri would tell people if you, if you doubt what I'm teaching, if you are thinking of leaving, you are a suppressive person, an SP.
- You're laying down suppressive fire so I can move.
- Wasn't like they had been declared A suppressive person.
Examples
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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.
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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.
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Certain medications can have suppressive effects on allergic reactions and respiratory symptoms.
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He found the suppressive atmosphere at work stifling, as creativity and new ideas were rarely welcomed.
Synonyms
3
7.6
Causing an action to stop or slow down
1
7.2
Causing genes to be turned off so they do not make proteins
1
8.7
Making someone less likely to do something by showing bad results
That makes something difficult to do or slow to happen
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
1
7.8
Continuous gunfire aimed at an enemy to stop them firing or moving so friendly troops can advance
How Suppressive
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7.0
3
7.6
Surface Forms
Morphology
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.