inhibitory
in·hi·bi·tory
adjective
1.
- “a repressive regime”
- “an overly strict and inhibiting discipline”
Origin
From late 15th century (early modern English). Formed as inhibit + -ory or adapted from Medieval Latin inhibitōrius and Middle French inhibitoire.
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