Webinhibited; inhibiting; inhibits transitive verb 1 : to prohibit from doing something 2 a : to hold in check : restrain b : to discourage from free or spontaneous activity especially through the …

Webinhibit verb [ T ] us / ɪnˈhɪb·ɪt / to take an action that makes something less likely to happen, or that discourages someone from doing something: The merger of the two corporations …

Webinhibit verb 1 as in to impede to create difficulty for the work or activity of the cold inhibited her from getting much work done that morning Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance impede hinder hamper obstruct embarrass stymie handicap restrain block delay disrupt constrain encumber cramp thwart tie up hobble fetter clog shackle short-circuit

Webinhibit verb [ T ] us / ɪnˈhɪb·ɪt / to take an action that makes something less likely to happen, or that discourages someone from doing something: The merger of the two corporations …

WebDefinition of inhibit verb (used with object) to restrain, hinder, arrest, or check (an action, impulse, etc.). to prohibit; forbid. Psychology. to consciously or unconsciously suppress …

Web(ɪnˈhɪb ɪt) v.t. 1. to restrain, hinder, arrest, or check (an action, impulse, etc.). 2. to prohibit; forbid. 3. to suppress or restrain from free expression, as of socially unacceptable behavior. [1425–75; late Middle English < Latin inhibēre to restrain = in- in- 2 + habēre to have, hold] in•hib′it•a•ble, adj. in•hib′i•to`ry, in•hib′i•tive, adj.

Weblimit, block, or decrease the action or function of “ inhibit the action of the enzyme” “ inhibit the rate of a chemical reaction” see more verb put down by force or authority synonyms: conquer, curb, stamp down, subdue, suppress see more verb control and refrain from showing; of emotions, desires, impulses, or behavior

WebBritannica Dictionary definition of INHIBIT [+ object] 1 : to keep (someone) from doing what he or she wants to do You shouldn't allow fear of failure to inhibit you. He was inhibited by modesty. Fear can inhibit people from expressing their opinions. 2 : to prevent or slow down the activity or occurrence of (something)

Web12/12/2022 · inhibit in American English (ɪnˈhɪbɪt) transitive verb 1. to restrain, hinder, arrest, or check (an action, impulse, etc.) 2. to prohibit; forbid 3. Psychology to consciously or unconsciously suppress or restrain (psychologically or sociologically unacceptable behavior) 4. Chemistry to decrease the rate of action of or stop (a chemical reaction)

Web1. a. To hold back; restrain: barricades that inhibited the movement of the crowd; a lack of knowledge that inhibited his inclination to ask questions. See Synonyms at restrain. b. To cause (a person) to behave in a restrained or self-conscious way: He felt inhibited by the presence of so many famous people.