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Definition of Inhibit
1. Verb. To put down by force or authority. "Conquer one's desires"
Exact synonyms: Conquer, Curb, Stamp Down, Subdue, Suppress
Specialized synonyms: Blink, Blink Away, Wink, Dampen, Stifle, Choke Back, Choke Down, Choke Off, Hush, Hush Up, Quieten, Shut Up, Silence, Still, Burke, Silence, Quell, Quench, Squelch, Muffle, Repress, Smother, Stifle, Strangle
Generic synonyms: Check, Contain, Control, Curb, Hold, Hold In, Moderate
Derivative terms: Conquering, Conqueror, Inhibition, Inhibition, Subduer, Suppresser, Suppresser, Suppression, Suppression, Suppressive, Suppressor
Specialized synonyms: Blink, Blink Away, Wink, Dampen, Stifle, Choke Back, Choke Down, Choke Off, Hush, Hush Up, Quieten, Shut Up, Silence, Still, Burke, Silence, Quell, Quench, Squelch, Muffle, Repress, Smother, Stifle, Strangle
Generic synonyms: Check, Contain, Control, Curb, Hold, Hold In, Moderate
Derivative terms: Conquering, Conqueror, Inhibition, Inhibition, Subduer, Suppresser, Suppresser, Suppression, Suppression, Suppressive, Suppressor
2. Verb. Limit the range or extent of. "Contact between the young was inhibited by strict social customs"
Generic synonyms: Bound, Confine, Limit, Restrain, Restrict, Throttle, Trammel
Derivative terms: Inhibitor, Inhibitory
Derivative terms: Inhibitor, Inhibitory
3. Verb. Limit, block, or decrease the action or function of. "Inhibit the rate of a chemical reaction"
Category relationships: Biological Science, Biology, Chemical Science, Chemistry
Generic synonyms: Hinder, Impede
Generic synonyms: Hinder, Impede
4. Verb. Control and refrain from showing; of emotions, desires, impulses, or behavior.
Exact synonyms: Bottle Up, Suppress
Generic synonyms: Hold Back, Keep, Keep Back, Restrain
Specialized synonyms: Hold Back, Keep, Keep Back, Restrain, Quench, Choke
Derivative terms: Suppression
Generic synonyms: Hold Back, Keep, Keep Back, Restrain
Specialized synonyms: Hold Back, Keep, Keep Back, Restrain, Quench, Choke
Derivative terms: Suppression
Definition of Inhibit
1. v. t. To check; to hold back; to restrain; to hinder.
Definition of Inhibit
1. Verb. to hinder; to restrain ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Inhibit
1. to restrain or hold back [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Medical Definition of Inhibit
1. To curb or restrain. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Inhibit
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