Prohibitory and Preventative

Prohibitory

Prohibitory adjective - Tending to discourage (especially of prices).
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Preventative and prohibitory are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Preventative" instead an adjective "Prohibitory".

Preventative

Preventative adjective - Tending to prevent or hinder.

Prohibitory and preventative are semantically related. You can use "Prohibitory" instead an adjective "Preventative".
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