repressor

noun
UK: /rɪˈpresər/
US: /rɪˈpresər/

  1. A substance that inhibits the expression of a gene.

    1. The repressor blocks the gene's activity to manage processes.
    2. A repressor protein prevents RNA polymerase from binding, stopping transcription.

  2. A person or thing that represses; someone who subdues or controls people, thoughts, or feelings.

    1. The government was a repressor of free speech for its people.
    2. He was a political repressor suppressing dissent through censorship and intimidation.

Synonyms

inhibitor suppressor

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "repressor" in English means: A substance that inhibits the expression of a gene., A person or thing that represses; someone who subdues or controls people, thoughts, or feelings..

The phonetic transcription of "repressor" is /rɪˈpresər/ in British English and /rɪˈpresər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "repressor": inhibitor, suppressor.

Example usage of "repressor": "The repressor blocks the gene's activity to manage processes.". More examples on the page.