suppressant
/səˈprɛsənt/
noun
- A substance or drug that reduces or stops a physical or mental process, such as coughing, appetite, or inflammation.
- Some diet pills act as appetite suppressants, making you feel less hungry.
- The doctor prescribed a cough suppressant to help her sleep through the night.
- He took a pain suppressant after the surgery to manage the discomfort.
Antonyms
adjective
- Having the effect of reducing or stopping a physical or mental process.
- Certain herbs are known for their mild suppressant properties on coughing.
- The suppressant effect of the medication wore off after a few hours.
- The drug's suppressant action on the central nervous system can cause drowsiness.