Meaning & Definition of Inhibit in English
English⟶
Inhibit
/ɪnhɪbət/
verb
1. To put down by force or authority
- "Suppress a nascent uprising"
- "Stamp down on littering"
- "Conquer one's desires"
synonym:
- suppress,
- stamp down,
- inhibit,
- subdue,
- conquer,
- curb
2. Limit the range or extent of
- "Contact between the young was inhibited by strict social customs"
synonym:
- inhibit
3. Limit, block, or decrease the action or function of
- "Inhibit the action of the enzyme"
- "Inhibit the rate of a chemical reaction"
synonym:
- inhibit
4. Control and refrain from showing
- Of emotions, desires, impulses, or behavior
synonym:
- inhibit,
- bottle up,
- suppress