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⛔inhibit

verb
/ɪnˈhɪbɪt/
inheritor inhibited
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Meaning

To hinder, restrain, or prevent an action or process.
to prevent or restrain someone or something from acting freely; to hinder

Example Sentences

Fear can inhibit creativity.

Fear can inhibit personal growth.

Example Expressions

socially inhibited

Synonyms

restrain, hinder, prevent, obstruct, suppress, restrict, block
Entry 1
restrain, hinder, prevent, obstruct, suppress
Entry 2
prevent, restrict, hinder, block

Antonyms

encourage, promote, allow, facilitate
Entry 1
encourage, promote, allow
Entry 2
encourage, promote, facilitate

Collocations

inhibit growth, inhibit development, inhibit progress, severely inhibit, inhibit performance
Entry 1
inhibit growth, inhibit development, inhibit progress
Entry 2
inhibit growth, inhibit progress, severely inhibit, inhibit development, inhibit performance

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