Inhibit Meaning in English
word
ˌɪnˈhɪbət
in-HIB-uht
ɪnhˈɪbɪt
in-HIB-it
Definition
To prevent, control, or hold back something, usually an action, feeling, or process.
Usage & Nuances
'Inhibit' is formal, often used in science, psychology, and technical texts. Common with emotions, behaviors ('inhibit growth', 'inhibit a reaction'). Not for physical barriers—use 'block' or 'prevent' for that. Suggests something internal or regulatory.
Spanish: inhibirPortuguese (BR): inibirPortuguese (PT): inibirChinese (Simplified): 抑制Chinese (Traditional): 抑制Hindi: रोकनाArabic: يُثَبِّطBengali: নিরোধ করা - দমন করা - বাধা দেওয়া (অভ্যন্তরীণভাবে)Russian: подавлять - препятствовать (внутренне) - сдерживатьJapanese: 抑制する - 阻害するVietnamese: ức chế - kìm hãm - ngăn cản (bên trong)Korean: 억제하다 - 저해하다Turkish: engellemek (içsel/psikolojik) - bastırmak - kısıtlamakUrdu: روکنا (اندرونی) - دبا دیناIndonesian: menghambat - menahan - mengendalikan
Example Sentences
Some medicines can inhibit pain.
basic
Fear can inhibit people from speaking in public.
basic
Rules are made to inhibit bad behavior.
basic
The new policy might inhibit innovation in the company.
natural
Don’t let your doubts inhibit you from trying new things.
natural
Sometimes shyness can inhibit a child’s ability to make friends.
natural