1
as in impeding
to create difficulty for the work or activity of
the cold inhibited her from getting much work done that morning
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in controlling
to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression)
laws designed to inhibit the powers of the intelligence organizations
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in dissuading
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of inhibiting
But the scientists also discovered that inhibiting the TAS2R receptors made the cells more receptive to the drug's effects.
—
New Atlas, 8 Nov. 2025
By inhibiting calcineurin, voclosporin reduces the overactive immune response that drives lupus nephritis.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
This transit is here to push us past our comfort zone, essentially daring us to break free from what’s been inhibiting us.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
Very few storms reach this point due to inhibiting factors such as strong winds in the upper atmosphere.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
Moreover, researchers demonstrated PLM-Interact’s ability to identify how mutations influence protein interactions, leading to genetic diseases or inhibiting important PPIs in cancers.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2025
High Blood Pressure Ginger may help reduce blood pressure by inhibiting the body’s angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), which plays a role in developing hypertension (high blood pressure).
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 21 Oct. 2025
In this state, the nervous system’s fight-or-flight response takes priority, inhibiting relaxation, pleasure and trust, which make for the key ingredients of romantic connection.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The Wisdom Good Works contraceptive targets both male and female rats, González-White said, interrupting ovulation in the females and inhibiting sperm development in the males.
—Nara Schoenberg, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
New Atlas, 8 Nov. 2025
By inhibiting calcineurin, voclosporin reduces the overactive immune response that drives lupus nephritis.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
This transit is here to push us past our comfort zone, essentially daring us to break free from what’s been inhibiting us.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
Very few storms reach this point due to inhibiting factors such as strong winds in the upper atmosphere.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
Moreover, researchers demonstrated PLM-Interact’s ability to identify how mutations influence protein interactions, leading to genetic diseases or inhibiting important PPIs in cancers.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2025
High Blood Pressure Ginger may help reduce blood pressure by inhibiting the body’s angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), which plays a role in developing hypertension (high blood pressure).
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 21 Oct. 2025
In this state, the nervous system’s fight-or-flight response takes priority, inhibiting relaxation, pleasure and trust, which make for the key ingredients of romantic connection.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The Wisdom Good Works contraceptive targets both male and female rats, González-White said, interrupting ovulation in the females and inhibiting sperm development in the males.
—Nara Schoenberg, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inhibiting
Verb
-
Polls previously found Abughazaleh in second place in the Democratic primary, but her run could be complicated by a federal indictment for impeding an ICE operation in Chicago.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Nov. 2025
-
Previously, his arguments have been focused largely on moderating inflation and the importance of the Fed not impeding economic growth with higher rates.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
Out of 111 families surveyed, about 20 percent of them now own a controlling stake in a sports team, its 2025 Principal Discussions Report said.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
6 Nov. 2025
-
In one sequence, a single soldier was shown controlling nine wolf robots and six drones simultaneously, using a real-time 3D battlefield interface.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
These involve raiding the lairs of hoodlum rivals, then singlehandedly dissuading them from competition.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
-
Last week, Phypers was arrested in court and charged with four felonies — two counts of injuring a spouse and two counts of dissuading a witness by force or threat.—
Sarah Sotoodeh,
FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
And since the deal, Israel has refused to reengage with the agency, hampering large-scale relief efforts.—
Jeremy Konyndyk,
Foreign Affairs,
23 Oct. 2025
-
With injuries and inconsistency hampering the wide receiver corps, the Commanders are set to host former Tennessee Titans first-round draft pick Treylon Burks.—
Josh Buckhalter,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
The administration argues the tariffs are aimed at regulating foreign commerce, not raising revenue.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
-
The brief contends that regulating super PAC contributions imposes minimal constraints on free speech rights.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
But a September report from SANDAG’s internal auditor was discouraging.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 2025
-
The initiative also coincides with the $100,000 H-1B application fee, introduced September 21, two days after the DOL announcement—a White House move aimed at discouraging bulk filings by staffing and outsourcing firms.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Numerous people continued to protest outside the farm’s fences, and CFIA has warned the farm’s supporters from hindering government operations, or flying drones over the site.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
-
Insufficient domestic funding is hindering education progress in Africa as most governments fail to meet global funding benchmarks, wrote Human Rights Watch.—
Obiageli Ezekwesili,
semafor.com,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
Meanwhile, San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly said the central bank must strike a balance between its dual mandates, curbing inflation and supporting the labor market.—
,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
-
Taking into account the 10 percent reduction of tariffs related to China’s commitment to curbing fentanyl, the country’s duty burden currently stands at 47 percent—lower than that of India (50 percent) and identical to neighboring Hong Kong.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Inhibiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inhibiting. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share