Synonyms for suppressor
Definitions
- n. 1
A device which suppresses something, especially an electronic or mechanical device. A device added to the barrel of a firearm which reduces the noise and flash generated by firing the weapon.
Related words
- Phrases
- surge suppressor
- Other spellings
- suppresser
Forms
- Plural
- suppressors → silencers, mufflers…
Example sentences
- silencer The man who shot Tom had a gun with a silencer on it.
- muffler It sounds like you need a new muffler.
By length
- 7 letters
- muffler2
- 8 letters
- silencer3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (muffler2 = 2 syllables).