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

Patients taking certain medications, such as immune suppressants or blood thinners, may not be able to use the new anti-amyloid therapy like Leqmebi or Kinsula. —Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 23 Jan. 2025

In the meantime, symptoms can be treated with over-the-counter drugs such as cough suppressants, nasal sprays and pain medicines like as ibuprofen and acetaminophen. —Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025

Manage a dry cough with OTC expectorants or suppressants with dextromethorphan. —Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 7 Apr. 2025

Six Natural Appetite Suppressants Al-Hanafi identifies six natural appetite suppressants that reduce your workday cravings. —Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 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