
Inhibitor
Broad Usage
Used in various fields to describe something that impedes progress or action.

Fear is often an inhibitor to personal growth.
Not Always Negative
While it blocks actions, an inhibitor can be beneficial, like in safety mechanisms.

The car's inhibitor sensor prevents engine overheat.
Metaphorical Use
Can be used metaphorically to talk about non-physical barriers.

Lack of education is a strong inhibitor of social mobility.
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BarrierConstrainInterferenceObstacleRestraintSuppressor
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