inhibit

Meaning

to prevent or restrain someone or something from acting freely; to hinder

To hinder, restrain, or prevent an action or process.

Example Sentences

Fear can inhibit personal growth.

Fear can inhibit creativity.

Example Expressions

socially inhibited

Synonyms

prevent, restrict, hinder, block, restrain, obstruct, suppress

Entry 1

prevent, restrict, hinder, block

Entry 2

restrain, hinder, prevent, obstruct, suppress

Antonyms

encourage, promote, facilitate, allow

Entry 1

encourage, promote, facilitate

Entry 2

encourage, promote, allow

Collocations

inhibit growth, inhibit progress, severely inhibit, inhibit development, inhibit performance

Entry 1

inhibit growth, inhibit progress, severely inhibit, inhibit development, inhibit performance

Entry 2

inhibit growth, inhibit development, inhibit progress