What is another word for depressor?
Pronunciation: [dɪpɹˈɛsə] (IPA) 
Depressor is a fairly uncommon word that refers to a muscle or other substance that depresses or pushes down on something. There are a few different synonyms for this word depending on the context. In the medical sense, a depressor is often referred to as an inhibitor or a suppressor. In the context of emotions or moods, it might be referred to as a downer or a mood depressant. In a more general sense, other synonyms for depressor might include something like a pressure point, a compression point, or a force inhibitor. Regardless of the specific synonym used, a depressor is always something that has a negative or inhibiting effect on something else.
