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Meaning of word inhibit from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

Meaning : Prohibit, forbid, or prevent from doing something.

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

Meaning : Limit, block, or decrease the action or function of.

Example : Inhibit the action of the enzyme.
Inhibit the rate of a chemical reaction.

Meaning : Consciously restrain from showing. Of emotions, desires, impulses, or behavior.

Example : Suppress a smile.
He let his anger bottle up until he exploded.

Synonyms : bottle up, suppress

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

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

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Of or concerning the theory of pragmatism.

cut short (verb)
Interrupt before its natural or planned end.

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Any of numerous chiefly nocturnal insects. Some are domestic pests.

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Give, sell, or transfer to another.

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In a productive way.

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The amount a salary is increased.

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(superlative of `many' used with count nouns and often preceded by `the') quantifier meaning the greatest in number.

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A medical instrument for listening to the sounds generated inside the body.

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Destroy completely.