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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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Recent Examples of inhibited
Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
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
Tim Spiers, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Interestingly, one study found that bamboo compounds inhibited the formation of furan and reduced the formation of acrylamide – the toxic chemicals produced through frying or roasting some foods.
—New Atlas, 20 Jan. 2026
In addition, there was no soap at the handwashing sink and the inspector discussed with management the fact that cooked taco meat, chicken wings and grinder meat were all being cooled in large plastic tubs, which inhibited their ability to cool rapidly once placed in the cooler.
—Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch, 13 Jan. 2026
This tension has inhibited his ability to flip disaffected elites against the regime.
—Karim Sadjadpour, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2026
While stars and filmmakers this season tried to cope candidly with questioners, their impact was nonetheless inhibited by the rigors of Oscar rules.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2026
The rescue teams had to navigate difficult terrain, rain and fog that inhibited the search, Busão Curitiba reported.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
When the team inhibited AhR signaling, embryo-like spheroids attached more strongly to uterine cells.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Dec. 2025
For Black men, systemic racism has inhibited their response to pain and emotional turmoil by shaming them out of vulnerability, which reduces the likelihood of them asking for help when needed.
—Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Callie hangs out with her more inhibited best friend, Minnie Dunn, played spectacularly well by Katherine Mallen Kupferer.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
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
Verb
On Sunday, Arsenal looked inhibited at times.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Interestingly, one study found that bamboo compounds inhibited the formation of furan and reduced the formation of acrylamide – the toxic chemicals produced through frying or roasting some foods.
—New Atlas, 20 Jan. 2026
In addition, there was no soap at the handwashing sink and the inspector discussed with management the fact that cooked taco meat, chicken wings and grinder meat were all being cooled in large plastic tubs, which inhibited their ability to cool rapidly once placed in the cooler.
—Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch, 13 Jan. 2026
This tension has inhibited his ability to flip disaffected elites against the regime.
—Karim Sadjadpour, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2026
While stars and filmmakers this season tried to cope candidly with questioners, their impact was nonetheless inhibited by the rigors of Oscar rules.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2026
The rescue teams had to navigate difficult terrain, rain and fog that inhibited the search, Busão Curitiba reported.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
When the team inhibited AhR signaling, embryo-like spheroids attached more strongly to uterine cells.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Dec. 2025
For Black men, systemic racism has inhibited their response to pain and emotional turmoil by shaming them out of vulnerability, which reduces the likelihood of them asking for help when needed.
—Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inhibited
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Hours after Pretti was shot dead while restrained and kneeling, Leon Virden and one of his sons joined a protest near the scene.—
Natasha Korecki,
NBC news,
14 Feb. 2026
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Beatrix, first as crown princess and later as queen, continued to use the tiara, although with a more restrained use, often combining it with other pieces of the ensemble or reserving it for very specific diplomatic appointments.—
Marta Martínez Tato,
Vanity Fair,
13 Feb. 2026
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Democratic lawmakers condemn Maxwell’s plea Democrats in the House Oversight Committee denounced Maxwell’s request for a presidential pardon and suggested that Trump’s refusal to rule out such a possibility has hampered the committee’s inquiry.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
10 Feb. 2026
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As has been the case many a time during the season, giveaways hampered Golden State for much of the night.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Thick or coarse hair becomes more controlled without needing grease or gel.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
16 Feb. 2026
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The drones can also be controlled by a pilot.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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What To Do Instead Hopefully by now you’ve been dissuaded from ever using the self-cleaning function again.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
4 Feb. 2026
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The mother who worked at the downtown hotel would not be dissuaded, even when several others from school intervened.—
Emily Witt,
New Yorker,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Mai sings in a fake-aloof tone about not wanting to get her hopes up, but the beat’s rickety construction—808s, snaps, live drums, and an urgently ticking clock—undermines her facade.—
H.D. Angel,
Pitchfork,
9 Feb. 2026
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But for a woman in contemporary Iran, staying aloof from politics was impossible.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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It’s helped by the mascot at a certain point, rather than impeded.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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The ministry posted a statement in Spanish on X saying Consulate officials immediately impeded the agents from entering the consulate’s premises, protecting Ecuadorian nationals who were inside the building.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
28 Jan. 2026
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After his death, Bogut and her family found out that the drugs Patryk had used before his death contained a lethal dose of fentanyl.—
Katy Golvala,
Hartford Courant,
19 Feb. 2026
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The fire is over 280,000 acres and only 15% contained, according to Watch Duty, a wildfire tracking app.—
Julia James,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Some social media comments suggested that a Sunday afternoon start and ticket prices that were said to start at $900 discouraged people from showing up.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
16 Feb. 2026
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The White House and Vance’s office have discouraged speculation regarding why Vance did not go to Munich.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Inhibited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inhibited. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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