Antonyms for stimulating

Antonyms of verb stimulate

2 of 7 senses of stimulate

Sense 1:

stimulate, excite
Antonym of stifle (Sense 2)
=>stifle, dampen

Sense 4:

stimulate, arouse, brace, energize, energise, perk up
Antonym of sedate (Sense 1)
=>sedate, calm, tranquilize, tranquillize, tranquillise

Antonyms of adj stimulating

3 senses of stimulating

Sense 1:

stimulating (vs. unstimulating)

unstimulating (vs. stimulating), unexciting
bland, flatdry, juicelessvapid

Sense 2:

stimulant, stimulating

INDIRECT (VIA stimulative) -> depressant

Sense 3:

exhilarating, stimulating

INDIRECT (VIA invigorating) -> debilitating