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prohibitive
01
tending to discourage (especially of prices)
02
stopping others from doing something
Example
The high cost of the equipment was prohibitive for most small businesses.
The exorbitant rent for the apartment in the city center was prohibitive for many potential tenants.
Due to prohibitive insurance costs, they could not afford to insure the property.
The prohibitive barriers set up by the organization prevented unauthorized access.
The fees associated with the course were so prohibitive that few could afford them.
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