anticompetitive
adjective
an·ti·com·pet·i·tive
ˌan-tē-kəm-ˈpe-tə-tiv 
ˌan-tī-
ˌan-tī-
: tending to reduce or discourage competition
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The lengthy statement cites a review of three major categories — streaming, linear television, and theatrical films — for potential anticompetitive behavior if the deal closes.
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Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 12 June 2026
Localization can also be anticompetitive.
—Leonard Lim, Fortune, 10 June 2026
However, critics, including the European Commission, called the approach anticompetitive, eventually forcing Apple to open up the ecosystem to third-party players.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 9 June 2026
Selective non-prosecution of antitrust cases will lead to anticompetitive mergers, collusion between competitors, and monopoly abuses.
—Andrew Flanagan, Variety, 8 June 2026
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Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 12 June 2026
Localization can also be anticompetitive.
—Leonard Lim, Fortune, 10 June 2026
However, critics, including the European Commission, called the approach anticompetitive, eventually forcing Apple to open up the ecosystem to third-party players.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 9 June 2026
Selective non-prosecution of antitrust cases will lead to anticompetitive mergers, collusion between competitors, and monopoly abuses.
—Andrew Flanagan, Variety, 8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for anticompetitive
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“Anticompetitive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anticompetitive. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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