INHIBITIVE Synonyms
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 |