Inhibit Meaning

There are 4 meaning(s) for word Inhibit

Meaning 1 : consciously restrain from showing; of emotions, desires, impulses, or behavior

    Synonyms : bottle up,  suppress
Meaning 2 : limit, block, or decrease the action or function of

    Example : inhibit the action of the enzyme,inhibit the rate of a chemical reaction

Meaning 3 : make (someone) self-conscious and as a result unable to act naturally

    Example : his father's cold and distant demeanor inhibited him emotionally

Meaning 4 : prohibit, forbid, or prevent from doing something

    Example : Contact between the young was inhibited by strict social customs


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