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Adjectives (2)
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prohibitive, prohibitory
adj. tending to discourage (especially of prices); "the price was prohibitive"
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restrictive
adj. (of tariff) protective of national interests by restricting imports
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clogging, hindering, impeding, obstructive
adj. preventing movement; "the clogging crowds of revelers overflowing into the street"
deterrent
adj. tending to deter; "the deterrent effects of high prices"
frustrating, frustrative, thwarting
adj. preventing realization or attainment of a desire
precautionary, precautional
adj. taken in advance to protect against possible danger or failure; "gave precautionary advice"; "I would take precautionary steps to keep him away"
preclusive, obviating(a)
adj. made impossible
preemptive, pre-emptive
adj. designed or having the power to deter or prevent an anticipated situation or occurrence; "a preemptive business offer"
Antonyms (1)
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permissive
adj. not preventive
prohibitive
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