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.
Synonyms & Antonyms of inhibit
Synonyms:
- balk
- foil
- barricade
- hog-tie
- trammel
- blockade
- manacle
- give a hard time
- rein
- frustrate
- strangle
- repress
- check
- bind
- curb
- tether
- fetter
- baffle
- choke
- confine
- handcuff
- hold up
- derail
- hold back
- short-circuit
- arrest
- leash
- stifle
- bog (down)
- sabotage
- cramp one's style
- tie
- suppress
- chain
- brake
- smother
- retain
- suffocate
- retard
Antonyms:
inhibit Sentence Examples
- 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.
- Negative emotions, such as fear and sadness, can inhibit social interaction and emotional connection.
- Prejudice and discrimination can inhibit individuals' opportunities and hinder their personal growth.
- Over-regulation in the business sector can inhibit innovation and economic growth.
- Excessive pain can inhibit movement and mobility, affecting daily activities and quality of life.
- Environmental pollution can inhibit the natural processes of ecosystems, threatening biodiversity.
- Cultural norms and societal expectations can inhibit individuals from expressing their true selves and pursuing their passions.
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, hinder, hamper, embarrass, obstruct,stymie, encumber, delay, shackle, block
help, help, assist, facilitate,facilitate, assist, aid, aid, loosen, encourage
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.
