CEFR C1

inhibit

verb

Meaning

To prevent or slow down a process or action from happening.

Examples

Lack of funding can inhibit the progress of scientific research.
The medication is designed to inhibit the growth of cancer cells.

Synonyms: hinder, restrain, curb, suppress, impede

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inhibit (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈhɪb.ɪt/

Definition

To prevent or slow down a process or action from happening.

Examples

Lack of funding can inhibit the progress of scientific research.
The medication is designed to inhibit the growth of cancer cells.
His shyness inhibited him from speaking up in meetings.

How to Use inhibit

inhibit something (prepositional phrase): To prevent or slow down the development or progress of something. — "The cold weather inhibited the plants' growth."
inhibit someone from doing something (prepositional phrase): To prevent someone from doing something. — "His fear of failure inhibited him from applying for the job."

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