Synonyms for inhibit

Grammar : Verb

Spell : in-hib-it

Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈhɪb ɪt

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Définition of inhibit

Origin : early 15c., "to forbid, prohibit," back-formation from inhibition or else from Latin inhibitus, past participle of inhibere "to hold in, hold back, keep back" (see inhibition). Psychological sense (1876) is from earlier, softened meaning of "restrain, check, hinder" (1530s). Related: Inhibited; inhibiting.

verb restrict, prevent

Example sentences :

It shares, we said, with attention, the power to reënforce and to inhibit.
Extract from : « Psychotherapy » by Hugo Mnsterberg

To close the path means to inhibit the idea which demands such action.
Extract from : « Psychotherapy » by Hugo Mnsterberg

The wine would cleanse and at least inhibit bacterial growth.
Extract from : « Old-Time Makers of Medicine » by James J. Walsh

Such excretions often serve to inhibit further multiplication.
Extract from : « Insects and Diseases » by Rennie W. Doane

The finest—and no acute case of puritanism to inhibit his enjoyment.
Extract from : « Inside John Barth » by William W. Stuart

Page 344: 'inhabit' corrected to 'inhibit', as 1587 edition.
Extract from : « Chronicles (1 of 6): The Description of Britaine » by Raphaell Holinshed

Her power of will had deserted her, or this man, Arabian, had the power to inhibit her will.
Extract from : « December Love » by Robert Hichens

She holds her head in her hands to inhibit the movement, and succeeds.
Extract from : « Tics and Their Treatment » by Henry Meigne

She found that the strongest acids do not inhibit the growth of some other kinds.
Extract from : « The American Country Girl » by Martha Foote Crow

There are many factors which inhibit sleep that must be removed or at least obviated.
Extract from : « Psychotherapy » by James J. Walsh

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