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tive
Comparative
more prohibitive
Superlative
most prohibitive
1
tending to discourage (especially of prices)
Synonyms:
2
stopping others from doing something
- The high cost of the equipment was prohibitive for most small businesses.
- She found the rules to be prohibitive, preventing her from participating in the event.
- The fees associated with the course were so prohibitive that few could afford them.
- Due to prohibitive insurance costs, they could not afford to insure the property.
- The prohibitive barriers set up by the organization prevented unauthorized access.