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1. inhibit
verb. ['ˌɪnˈhɪbət'] to put down by force or authority.
Synonyms
- curb
- hush up
- control
- subdue
- choke back
- conquer
- burke
- moderate
- stamp down
- hush
- contain
- shut up
- wink
- stifle
- blink away
- still
- silence
- hold
- smother
- quell
- hold in
- strangle
- repress
- check
- choke down
- quench
- choke off
- quieten
- suppress
- muffle
- squelch
- dampen
Antonyms
- derestrict
- inactivity
- powerlessness
- unrestraint
Etymology
- inhibitus (Latin)
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Rhymes with Inhibit
- prohibit
How do you pronounce inhibit?
Pronounce inhibit as ˌɪnˈhɪbət.
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Sentences with inhibit
1. Verb, base form
As long as the meat is dry enough to inhibit bacterial growth, it'll stay safe to eat.
2. Verb, non-3rd person singular present
When weak verbs are used in sentences, they inhibit clarity and the power of active voice.
3. Noun, singular or mass
They also protect themselves from predators with bark and resins that kill certain insects and inhibit diseases.
Quotes about inhibit
1. The purpose of writing is to inflate weak ideas, obscure poor reasoning and inhibit clarity.
- Bill Watterson
2. inhibit
verb. ['ˌɪnˈhɪbət'] limit the range or extent of.
Synonyms
- restrict
- bound
- limit
- trammel
- restrain
- confine
Antonyms
- intemperance
- unskillfulness
- consume
- immoderation
Etymology
- inhibitus (Latin)
3. inhibit
verb. ['ˌɪnˈhɪbət'] control and refrain from showing; of emotions, desires, impulses, or behavior.
Synonyms
- repress
- choke
- bottle up
- suppress
- quench
- restrain
- keep
- keep back
Antonyms
- immoderate
- intense
- juvenile
- accelerate
Etymology
- inhibitus (Latin)
4. inhibit
verb. ['ˌɪnˈhɪbət'] limit, block, or decrease the action or function of.
Synonyms
- hinder
Antonyms
- stay
- exclude
Etymology
- inhibitus (Latin)