# suppress vs suppressor

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### suppress
*verb · IPA /səˈpɹɛs/ · frequency rank #11,981*
To put an end to, especially with force, to crush, do away with; to prohibit, subdue.

### suppressor
*noun · frequency rank #31,366*
A device which suppresses something, especially an electronic or mechanical device.

## Source
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