INHIBITORY

inhibitory, repressive, repressing

(adjective) restrictive of action; “a repressive regime”; “an overly strict and inhibitory discipline”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Adjective

inhibitory

That inhibits

Of, or relating to an inhibitor.

Synonyms

• inhibitive

Source: Wiktionary

In*hib"i*to*ry, a. Etym: [LL. inhibitorius: cf. F. inhibitoire.]

Definition: 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. I would not have you consider these criticisms as inhibitory. Lamb. Inhibitory nerves (Physiol.), those nerves which modify, inhibit, or suppress a motor or secretory act already in progress.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition