1
as in to impede
to create difficulty for the work or activity of
the cold inhibited her from getting much work done that morning
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as in to regulate
to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression)
laws designed to inhibit the powers of the intelligence organizations
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as in to discourage
to steer (a person) from an activity or course of action
a fundamental sense of propriety should have inhibited you from making a drunken spectacle of yourself
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Recent Examples of inhibit
Who in their right mind wants to inhibit a child’s ability to understand the difference between violence and pleasure?
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Wendy Murphy, Boston Herald, 5 May 2025
But its receptiveness to hormone treatments could help his medical team inhibit the cancer’s growth, at least temporarily.
—Michael Wilner, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2025
In my research on what inhibits curiosity, one pattern came up repeatedly.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
These probiotics work by replenishing beneficial bacteria and inhibiting the growth of harmful bacteria.
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—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 12 May 2025
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Wendy Murphy, Boston Herald, 5 May 2025
But its receptiveness to hormone treatments could help his medical team inhibit the cancer’s growth, at least temporarily.
—Michael Wilner, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2025
In my research on what inhibits curiosity, one pattern came up repeatedly.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
These probiotics work by replenishing beneficial bacteria and inhibiting the growth of harmful bacteria.
4.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inhibit
Verb
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The affair did not impede Smotrich’s ascent as a settler activist and politician.—
Gershom Gorenberg,
The Atlantic,
30 May 2025
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Any action that impedes these dynamics should be flatly rejected because unnecessarily regulating a competitive marketplace will only harm consumers.—
Michael Santorelli,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Despite the encroachment of people in their natural habitats, alligators remain an important predator regulating ecosystem populations in the nation’s wetlands.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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That ruling was compromised somewhat by a later decision that allowed a farmer’s consumption of his own wheat to be regulated, and a lamentable 6-3 decision allowing federal regulation of marijuana possession.—
George Liebmann,
Baltimore Sun,
1 June 2025
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State wildlife biologists and Parks and Wildlife officials said killing the wolf is meant to change pack behavior by discouraging the predators from targeting livestock.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
30 May 2025
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That guidance similarly discourages blanket exclusions and encourages individualized assessments that consider the nature of the offense, its recency, and its relevance to the job.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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He has been charged with a collision involving damage to a vehicle and hindering apprehension, both misdemeanors.—
Peter D'Abrosca , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2025
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However, incomplete knowledge of prolonged symptoms experienced after a young child’s own SARS-CoV-2 infection hinders prevention and treatment of LC in infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children.—
Anuradha Varanasi,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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The dust from Worlds Collide will have to settle quickly as the attention will turn to Money in the Bank as six men and six women, respectively, will look to grab the briefcase which contains a contract for a world title shot anytime, anywhere.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2025
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Ars Video Brains, brains, and more brains Because each arm of an octopus contains its own bundle of neurons, the limbs can operate semi-independently from the central brain, enabling faster responses since signals don’t always need to travel back and forth between the brain and the arms.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
ArsTechnica,
7 June 2025
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In the series, Joss’ Ken dissuades Poehler’s peppy protagonist Leslie Knope from hosting a local festival on sacred burial grounds.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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Still, if a rash can dissuade someone from vaccination, so, too, can misinformation, or an official’s decision to stop recommending a shot.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
31 May 2025
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2025
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Hundreds of law enforcement officers at the local, state and federal level spent nearly two weeks searching for Hardin, using dogs, drones and aircraft, at times hampered by severe weather.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
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But the Malian army and Russian mercenaries struggled to curb violence in the country and have both been accused of targeting civilians.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 June 2025
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And in April 2024, Venice became the first metropolis in the world to charge an admission fee to day trippers, in an effort to curb over tourism.—
Joe Sills,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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“Inhibit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inhibit. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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