Meaning
One who, or that which, inhibits.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
Etymology tree English inhibit Proto-Indo-European *-tōr Proto-Italic *-tōr Latin -tor Latin -ātor Old French -eorbor. Middle English -our ▲ Latin -torlbor. English -or English inhibitor From inhibit + -or.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
activator
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles, including a pangram: