INHIBITS Synonyms: 132 Similar and Opposite Words

inhibits

verb

present tense third-person singular of inhibit

as in impedes

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 regulates

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 discourages

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 inhibits In a 2021 study, the company demonstrated that its neutralizing antibody can suppress a protein, dubbed USAG-1, which inhibits the growth of tooth buds. —

Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 4 June 2026 Frequent passes over the same path lead to soil compaction, which inhibits turf growth due to the roots not being able to freely access water and nutrients. —

Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2026 Too much soil disturbance inhibits the growth and maturity of fruit trees, specifically apple or cherry trees, says Roethling. —

Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 4 May 2026 Or the kite maker might have attached the string in a way that inhibits the kite’s ability to catch air pressure and rise. —

Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026 In explaining its move, the regulator acknowledged a long-standing complaint from researchers who have argued that without access to specific data, trial results cannot be easily duplicated, which inhibits greater understanding of how medicines might work. —

Ed Silverman, STAT, 14 Apr. 2026 Strong El Niños often result in stronger wind shear over the Atlantic Basin in summer, which inhibits storm formation. —

Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026 This is especially important for people with anemia because green tea inhibits iron absorption and could worsen the condition. —

Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 10 Mar. 2026 Glyphosate inhibits protein synthesis in plants and microorganisms, leading to their death. —

Michal Ruprecht, CNN Money, 24 Feb. 2026

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The states argued that the policy impedes their ability to hire primary and secondary school educators and to staff public colleges and universities, will stymie academic research and will lead to a decline in medical workers.

— Michael Casey, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
This ruling sets a troubling precedent that undermines protections afforded to interstate commerce and impedes site remediation, as well as the safe and effective long-term management of these materials for customers in Michigan and throughout the country.

— Heath Kalb, CBS News, 28 May 2026