inhibit Synonyms
Strongest:
Strong:
- cramp
- handicap
- clog
- thwart
- constrain
- tie-up
- disrupt
- shackle
- delay
- hobble
- stymie
- block
- interfere-with-
- restrain
- encumber
Weak:
- retain
- bog-down-
- give-a-hard-time
- manacle
- hold-up
- tether
- foil
- suppress
- check
- bind
- strangle
- fetter
- smother
- repress
- blockade
- retard
- balk
- frustrate
- hog-tie
- trammel
- confine
- cramp-one-s-style
- handcuff
- short-circuit
- chain
- hold-back
- stifle
- arrest
- choke
- sabotage
- leash
- brake
- baffle
- tie
- suffocate
- curb
- rein
- barricade
- derail
inhibit Meaning
inhibit (v)
prohibit, forbid, or prevent from doing something
limit, block, or decrease the action or function of
consciously restrain from showing; of emotions, desires, impulses, or behavior
make (someone) self-conscious and as a result unable to act naturally
inhibit (v. t.)
To check; to hold back; to restrain; to hinder.
To forbid; to prohibit; to interdict.
FAQs About the word inhibit
prohibit, forbid, or prevent from doing something, limit, block, or decrease the action or function of, consciously restrain from showing; of emotions, desires,
impede, hamper, obstruct, hinder, embarrass, cramp, handicap, clog, thwart, constrain
aid, assist,facilitate, help, help, aid, assist, facilitate, release, open
Stress and anxiety can inhibit one's ability to focus and perform at their best.
The presence of certain chemicals in the environment can inhibit plant growth.
Lack of sleep can significantly inhibit cognitive function and productivity.
Certain medications can inhibit the immune system's response to infection.
