Inhibit
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪnˈhɪbɪt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Inhibit is a verb meaning (transitive) To hold in or hold back; to keep in check; restrain.
Meaning
(transitive) To hold in or hold back; to keep in check; restrain.
More Meanings
- (Philippines) To recuse.
Example Sentences
inhibit someone's freedom
inhibit someone's education
Word Forms
- inhibits
- inhibiting
- inhibited
Synonyms for inhibit
Depending on context, synonyms include behedge, blunt, crimp, delay, difficult, diminish.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include subdue, suppress, conquer, curb, stop, restrain.
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