ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Suppressive

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /səˈprɛ.sɪv/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Suppressive is an adjective meaning That serves to suppress.

Meaning

That serves to suppress.

More Meanings

  1. Any drug that acts to suppress a condition.

Word Forms

Synonyms for suppressive

Depending on context, synonyms include restrictive.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include restrictive, repressive, oppressive, punitive, suppressor, suppressory.

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