INHIBITIVE Synonyms

• restricting the scope or freedom of action

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

• something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

• tending to deter

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

• expressing disapproval in order to dissuade

• preventing movement

• preventing movement

• preventing movement

• restrictive of action

• serving to restrict

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

• 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

• 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

• command against

• 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