INHIBITOR Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

inhibitor

noun

Definition of inhibitor

as in obstruction

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Recent Examples of inhibitor To protect himself, however, Trask has created an inhibitor field that de-powers any mutant nearby, dulling Wolverine’s healing power and ferocity. — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026 In a cohort study of 606,434 US veterans with type 2 diabetes published in BMJ in March 2026, starting a GLP-1 receptor agonist rather than an SGLT-2 inhibitor was associated with a 14% lower overall risk of developing a substance use disorder. — Jesse M. Pines, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 His first response is to squelch his mutation, much like Bruce Banner keeps the Hulk in check with a handy inhibitor. — ArsTechnica, 5 Aug. 2026 One of them is Lipfendra, the first PCSK9 inhibitor available as a pill. — Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inhibitor

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Noun

Much of Argentina is flat, allowing AM signals to travel hundreds of miles without obstruction.

— Jordan Salama, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
Thompson was charged and ended up pleaded guilty to one count of obstruction of justice and one count of misprision of a felony.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of obstruction

Noun

There’s outward social and internalized pressure on the Dashwood sisters to marry, and do it quickly, but per any Austen tale, the path is blotchy and blocked by obstacles and second-guessing.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 13 Oct. 2026
During robot operation, LiDAR supplies information about the surrounding environment, helping the framework account for obstacles and available clearance.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of obstacle

Noun

Having dressed numerous actresses throughout her career, Chiuri sees a shift in red carpet culture toward individualized creations and, more recently, greater restraint.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
In an era when high-performance vehicles often grow larger, heavier, and more complex with each successive generation, part of the Carrera T’s appeal lies in its restraint.

— Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of restraint

Noun

Interest in the new carve-out is said to have been tempered by ESPN’s stranglehold over the high-impact January games.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 15 Oct. 2026
And now, there’s a growing coalition trying to revive condo construction in California by reforming a decades-old law that housing advocates and developers say has put a stranglehold on condo development.

— Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of stranglehold

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