CATALYZING Antonyms

• preventing movement

• a decrease in rate of change

• forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority

• characterized by oppressive heat and humidity

• an act of hindering someone's plans or efforts

• preventing realization or attainment of a desire

• time during which some action is awaited

• the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time

• cause to be slowed down or delayed

• act later than planned, scheduled, or required

• stop or halt

• slow the growth or development of

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

• a basket usually with a cover

• prevent the progress or free movement of

• put at a disadvantage

• prohibit, forbid, or prevent from doing something

• limit, block, or decrease the action or function of

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

• make (someone) self-conscious and as a result unable to act naturally

• 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

• a person of subnormal intelligence

• cause to move more slowly or operate at a slower rate

• be delayed

• slow the growth or development of

• lose velocity; move more slowly