suppressive

• Descreve aquilo que atua com o objetivo de suprimir, conter, reprimir ou inibir um processo, uma função ou um sintoma.

Describes something that acts to suppress, restrain, or inhibit a process, function, or symptom.

1. Tending to suppressC1formal

   Having the effect or tendency to suppress, restrain, or put an end to something, such as an activity, emotion, or information.

   Supressivo

   • The government's suppressive measures limited freedom of speech.
   • She found his constant criticism to be suppressive of her creativity.
   • The medication has a suppressive effect on the immune system.

   Sinônimoscurbingdeterrentinhibitorypreventivequellingrepressingrepressivestifling

   Antônimosencouragingpermissivesupportive