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CATHARIZING Antonyms

There are 10 antonyms of the word catharizing. (opposite meanings)

Best Opposite Words For CATHARIZING

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blocking
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements

clogging
verb, nounv, n
adjective satellite

• preventing movement

constraining
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• restricting the scope or freedom of action

hindering
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• preventing movement

impeding
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• preventing movement

constipating
adjectiveadj
verb

• impede with a clog or as if with a clog

• cause to be constipated

inhibiting
adjectiveadj
verb

• 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

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

retaining
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• hold back within

• allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature

• secure and keep for possible future use or application

• keep in one's mind

stagnating
adjectiveadj
verb

• stand still

• cause to stagnate

• cease to flow; stand without moving

• be idle; exist in a changeless situation

Alternatives for BLOCKING

Alternatives for CLOGGING

Alternatives for CONSTRAINING

Alternatives for HINDERING

Alternatives for IMPEDING

Alternatives for CONSTIPATING

Alternatives for INHIBITING

Alternatives for OBSTRUCTING

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