inhibited 1 of 2

past tense of inhibit
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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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inhibited

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adjective

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Recent Examples of inhibited
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inhibited
Verb
  • The investigation has been hampered by peculiar challenges, though, perhaps none greater than the fact that the entire city in which the crime occurred has vanished.
    Denver Nicks, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Dry conditions have hampered quail reproduction across parts of Arizona, leading to concerns about future populations.
    Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • And much more of that work is now AI controlled.
    Jordan Blum, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Equipped with a 360-degree camera, it can be controlled by phone and patrols on its own, thanks to highly popular artificial intelligence or AI, with the user setting its path.
    PJ Green September 14, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • As well as overall affordability concerns, experts believe buyers are being dissuaded by elevated mortgage rates.
    Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
  • Of those who opt to climb, would they be dissuaded by a new coat of paint?
    Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Climate scientists have long been vexed by the disconnect between the dire warnings blared by their models and the restrained policies enacted by world leaders.
    Zack Savitsky, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
  • There is nothing restrained about the family room, with brick walls that feature a bright splash of chartreuse (Benjamin Moore’s Wasabi, AF-430).
    Jeanne Lyons Davis, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Additionally, debris removal took place, including significant debris that impeded roadways and public spaces, and damage occurred to water control facilities, utilities and parks and recreation facilities.
    Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 28 Aug. 2025
  • The rare move highlighted the administration's combative stance toward jurists who impeded its immigration policies.
    Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • On a sunny Tuesday morning, 35-year-old Rita Guerrero stepped out from her door on North Mariposa Street, lively pup Olive barely contained by her leash.
    Luca Evans, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Police quickly contained the situation as around 150 mostly young demonstrators chanted anti-police slogans in a largely calm atmosphere.
    Saskya Vandoorne, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Meanwhile, the State Public Defender office is struggling to attract law school graduates who are discouraged by low pay and the demanding nature of public defender appointments while still paying off student loans.
    MARGARET SHREINER, jsonline.com, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Her ancestor’s analytic model discouraged self-revelation by the therapist, but Freud often meets her guests’ excavations of desire and vulnerability with her own candid recollections.
    Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Photo Credit Mario Galluci Schnitzer’s philanthropy defies the stereotype of the aloof collector.
    Stephan Rabimov, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Enid-as-Wednesday struggles to stay cool and aloof.
    Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025

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