anticompetitive

adjective

an·​ti·​com·​pet·​i·​tive ˌan-tē-kəm-ˈpe-tə-tiv How to pronounce anticompetitive (audio) ˌan-tī- How to pronounce anticompetitive (audio)
: tending to reduce or discourage competition

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Google is framing this not as a manifestation of its anticompetitive bent, but as genuine concern for user privacy. — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 29 June 2026 The report estimated hospital prices would fall 18% in cities affected by anticompetitive deals. — Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 17 June 2026 The lengthy statement cites a review of three major categories — streaming, linear television, and theatrical films — for potential anticompetitive behavior if the deal closes. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 12 June 2026 That might mean gutting labor or safety standards that would delay the technology’s rollout, ignoring anticompetitive acts, or providing favors in the form of cheap loans or lucrative government contracts. — Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for anticompetitive

Word History

First Known Use

1852, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of anticompetitive was in 1852

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“Anticompetitive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anticompetitive. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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