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INHIBITIVE Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word inhibitive. (exact relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the word inhibitive. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for INHIBITIVE

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constraining
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• restricting the scope or freedom of action

curbing
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)

deterrent
nounn
noun

• something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

adjective satellite

• tending to deter

discouraging
adjectiveadj
adjective

• depriving of confidence or hope or enthusiasm and hence often deterring action

adjective satellite

• expressing disapproval in order to dissuade

hindering
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• preventing movement

impeding
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• preventing movement

obstructive
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• preventing movement

repressive
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• restrictive of action

restrictive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• serving to restrict

adjective satellite

• (of tariff) protective of national interests by restricting imports

hampering
verbv
noun

• a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)

• a basket usually with a cover

verb

• prevent the progress or free movement of

• put at a disadvantage

obstructing
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

• block passage through

• shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight

prohibiting
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• command against

suppressing
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• bring under control by force or authority

• come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority

• consciously restrain from showing; of emotions, desires, impulses, or behavior

• put out of one's consciousness

• lessen to the point of stopping

Alternatives for CONSTRAINING

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