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Inhibit
ɪnˈhɪbɪt
Inhibit definitions
verb
inhibits
inhibiting
inhibited
inhibit
- hinder, restrain, or prevent (an action or process)
"cold inhibits plant growth"
impede hinder hamper hold back discourage interfere with obstruct put a brake on slow slow down retard- prevent or prohibit (someone) from doing something
"the earnings rule inhibited some retired people from working"
- (of a substance) slow down or prevent (a process, reaction, or function) or reduce the activity of (an enzyme or other agent)
- make (someone) self-conscious and unable to act in a relaxed and natural way
"they felt inhibited by the presence of healthcare professionals"
- (in ecclesiastical law) forbid (a member of the clergy) to exercise clerical functions