Prohibitor

Pronunciation: /ˈpɹoʊhɪbətˈɔɹ/

Prohibitor (noun)

  1. Something that prevents an action by making it not allowed.
  2. A substance that slows or stops a harmful process in the body.
  3. A chemical that reduces the speed of a reaction.

Examples

  • The new policy acts as a rule-stopping agent for everyone.
  • Rules can be a rule-stopping agent when people ignore them.