suppressant

noun

sup·​pres·​sant sə-ˈpre-sᵊnt 

: an agent (such as a drug) that tends to suppress or reduce in intensity rather than eliminate something

Examples of suppressant in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Unusually warm waters in the Atlantic, along with the likely absence of El Niño — typically a hurricane suppressant — are driving expectations for the season. —Yacob Reyes, Axios, 3 Apr. 2025

Dextromethorphan Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. —Karen Berger, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2025

Cough Relief Honey has been shown to be an effective natural cough suppressant. —Jillian Kubala, Health, 19 Feb. 2025

Although more research is needed, this suggests that a combination of pathway-blocking drugs and appetite suppressant injections could have revolutionary potential for those suffering from obesity and overeating disorders. —Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 13 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for suppressant

• depressant
• fluorescent
• incessant
• putrescent
• quiescent
• senescent
• acquiescent
• adolescent
• arborescent
• coalescent
• convalescent
• deliquescent

Kids Definition

suppressant

noun

sup·​pres·​sant sə-ˈpres-ᵊnt 

: an agent (as a drug) that tends to suppress or reduce in intensity rather than eliminate something

a cough suppressant

Medical Definition

suppressant

1 of 2 adjective

sup·​press·​ant sə-ˈpres-ᵊnt 

: suppressive

suppressant

2 of 2 noun

: an agent (as a drug) that tends to suppress or reduce in intensity rather than eliminate something

a cough suppressant