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as in hampered
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 controlled
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 dissuaded
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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as in restrained
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Recent Examples of inhibited
Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Nini and Lali seemed happier without him—more relaxed, less inhibited.
—Tao Lin, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Josh Fischman, Scientific American, 21 Sep. 2025
When Ref-1 was inhibited, the researchers found that PRDX1 was critical for cancer survival.
—New Atlas, 18 Sep. 2025
For example, phytopathologist Zoulikha Krimi and team inhibited tomato pathogens and improved tomato germination and growth using endophytes from nettles and other wild plants.
—Anna Marija Helt, JSTOR Daily, 17 Sep. 2025
For example, one study found that breast cancer cell growth was stimulated by low concentrations of genistein and inhibited by higher concentrations.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 3 Sep. 2025
In lab studies, lignans from flaxseed inhibited the growth of tumor cells.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 27 Aug. 2025
In recent lab experiments, however, turmeric inhibited some chemotherapy drugs from working against breast cancer cells and also increased the risk of kidney stones, so make sure to check with your doctor if there is a concern.
—Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
However, struggles inhibited his goal on night one.
—Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
The open-source dream died with the rise of monopolies and duopolies that successfully fended off government regulation that might have inhibited their growth.
—Niall Ferguson, Foreign Affairs, 15 Aug. 2017
Verb
There are students who feel inhibited from expressing their Jewish or Zionist identity because of the atmosphere of the atmosphere of intimidation or harassment on college campuses.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Nini and Lali seemed happier without him—more relaxed, less inhibited.
—Tao Lin, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Straiker has researched the mechanism and found that acetaminophen inhibited cannabinoid production in rodents and that this reduced their pain response.
—Josh Fischman, Scientific American, 21 Sep. 2025
When Ref-1 was inhibited, the researchers found that PRDX1 was critical for cancer survival.
—New Atlas, 18 Sep. 2025
For example, phytopathologist Zoulikha Krimi and team inhibited tomato pathogens and improved tomato germination and growth using endophytes from nettles and other wild plants.
—Anna Marija Helt, JSTOR Daily, 17 Sep. 2025
For example, one study found that breast cancer cell growth was stimulated by low concentrations of genistein and inhibited by higher concentrations.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 3 Sep. 2025
In lab studies, lignans from flaxseed inhibited the growth of tumor cells.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 27 Aug. 2025
In recent lab experiments, however, turmeric inhibited some chemotherapy drugs from working against breast cancer cells and also increased the risk of kidney stones, so make sure to check with your doctor if there is a concern.
—Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
However, struggles inhibited his goal on night one.
—Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
The open-source dream died with the rise of monopolies and duopolies that successfully fended off government regulation that might have inhibited their growth.
—Niall Ferguson, Foreign Affairs, 15 Aug. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inhibited
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While our study dating back to 1984 found that certain environmental contaminants induce T cells that suppress the immune system, further study on such cells was hampered by an inability in the field at large to isolate and characterize these cells.—
Mitzi Nagarkatti,
The Conversation,
10 Oct. 2025
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An independent review released in September found that Los Angeles County’s emergency response was hampered by outdated technology, staffing shortages and inconsistent evacuation procedures.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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Its sale is legal but strictly controlled, and every transaction must be registered.—
Alessandra Freitas,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
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Harmful substances, such as alcohol and narcotics, are typically regulated and controlled.—
Paul Solotaroff,
Rolling Stone,
12 Oct. 2025
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But some advocates say his posture is hardly unique among previous presidents, and they won’t be dissuaded from seeking to build consensus for tribal goals.—
Terry Tang,
Twin Cities,
13 Oct. 2025
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Car traffic, engine noise and the glare of the headlights eventually dissuaded it from crossing the asphalt barrier.—
Ganesh Marín,
The Dial,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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That would include gun-violence restraining orders and domestic violence protective orders, which are among several kinds of orders that compel a restrained person to surrender firearms.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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This would make the policy more fiscally restrained but less universal.—
Christopher Robertson,
The Conversation,
7 Oct. 2025
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For years, technological, geographical and financial hurdles impeded wave and tide energy development.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Oct. 2025
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The scandal has already impeded the effort to hold Israel accountable for the death toll in Gaza; the woman fears that anger at Israel might now lead members of the assembly to discount her story and, instead, side with Khan.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The electrolyte surrounding the negative electrode contained glucose and active riboflavin, while the positive side used either potassium ferricyanide or oxygen.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, British sportswear brand Lonsdale’s blocky logo on T-shirts unintentionally contained a Nazi reference.—
Steve Salter,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025
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That same year, millions of plaintiffs filed an antitrust class action lawsuit seeking over $1 billion in damages that alleged Sutter Health overcharged customers and companies for health care bills and discouraged clients from using other lower-cost services.—
Kyle Martin,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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For two decades, the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) study discouraged many from pursuing hormone therapy—leaving an entire generation to suffer in silence.—
Emily Cegielski,
Flow Space,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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An adult cat known for her aloof and anxious nature has delighted thousands of viewers on social media after forming an unexpected bond with a playful kitten, transforming her behavior and winning over hearts on the platform.—
Personal Finance,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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Watson was accused of being aloof and out of touch and the team’s management was publicly roasted by a furious Phil Mickelson in the Sunday night press conference.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Inhibited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inhibited. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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