anticompetitive

adjective

an·​ti·​com·​pet·​i·​tive ˌan-tē-kəm-ˈpe-tə-tiv  ˌan-tī- 

: tending to reduce or discourage competition

Examples of anticompetitive in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Paramount’s lead attorney, Jeffrey Kessler, argued that the states had failed to make the necessary case that the deal is anticompetitive. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 17 July 2026

However, two key jurisdictions — the European Commission and Britain’s media and culture minister — continue to evaluate potential anticompetitive effects. — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026

The Paramount response, via a two-page press release, followed the filing of the lawsuit, which contends that the merger will create an anticompetitive entity controlling too much of the pay-TV and movie studio sectors. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 13 July 2026

The states say the merger is anticompetitive in the markets for theatrical film releases and licensing of basic cable channels. — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 13 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1852, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for anticompetitive

• appetitive
• competitive
• repetitive
• noncompetitive
• uncompetitive