inhibitory

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Adjective inhibitory has 1 sense

inhibitory, repressive, repressing - restrictive of action; "a repressive regime"; "an overly strict and inhibiting discipline"
Antonym: unrestrictive (indirect, via restrictive)

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Inhibitory

Adjective

1. Tending to inhibit or limit the activity or function of something.

Example sentence: The inhibitory effect of the medication helped reduce the symptoms of anxiety.

Noun

1. A substance or agent that inhibits or restricts the activity or function of a biochemical process.

Example sentence: The scientist discovered a new inhibitory that blocks the growth of cancer cells.

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