Inhibitory

[in'hibitәri]

Definition

(adj.) restrictive of action; 'a repressive regime'; 'an overly strict and inhibiting discipline' .

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Definition

(a.) Of or pertaining to, or producing, inhibition; consisting in inhibition; tending or serving to inhibit; as, the inhibitory action of the pneumogastric on the respiratory center.

Checker: Susie

Synonyms and Synonymous

a. Prohibitory.

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