INHIBITORS Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

inhibitors

noun

plural of inhibitor

as in restraints

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Recent Examples of inhibitors This generated a lot of interest because one of the main ways that cancer develops resistance to RAS inhibitors is by amplifying mutant RAS, basically flooding the cell with the oncoprotein and overwhelming the inhibitor. — Matthew Herper, STAT, 22 Apr. 2026

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Noun

Exchanges would also need to implement new trading restraints.

— Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 7 Aug. 2026
The video quickly sparked a wave of reactions on social media, with many viewers expressing relief that the ride's safety restraints appeared to do their job despite the frightening ordeal.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of restraints

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For many commercial fleets, access to fueling has remained one of the biggest obstacles to adopting natural gas vehicles.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026
If the organization is behind on its goals, the CEO may need to take a more active role in key initiatives to help remove obstacles and encourage progress.

— John Abusaid, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of obstacles

Noun

But the same authenticity that makes personalities such as Piker valuable surrogates also creates political liabilities.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 7 Aug. 2026
What fans may not realize is that the NFL Draft, free agency, and even the prior year’s outcomes formulaically determine a player’s tax liabilities since their state and local income tax liabilities are based on where players incur their duty days.

— Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of liabilities

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State justice officials also claimed that Menlo Park forced the developers to pay the city attorney’s legal bills in supporting the municipality’s obstructions against the project.

— George Avalos, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026
The tip of a needle can also be helpful for clearing obstructions in the filter.

— Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 July 2026

Definition of obstructions

Noun

The emphasis on combat readiness and civilian preparedness reflect Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te’s priorities amid political constraints, said Lev Nachman, a political science professor at National Taiwan University.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
Additionally, several legal and policy commentaries stress that the absence of direct consumer refunds reflects statutory and administrative constraints rather than a deliberate effort to deny households relief.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026

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