Inhibit:

Verb:

  1. To restrain or prevent (an action or process).
  2. To hinder or restrain someone from doing something.

Prepositions:

  • “From” (inhibit from)
  • “To” (inhibit to)
  • “In” (inhibit in)
  • “Against” (inhibit against)

Collocations:

  • Inhibit growth, inhibit progress, inhibit development, inhibit enzyme, inhibit behavior, inhibit function, inhibit expression, inhibit activity, inhibit production.

Example Sentences:

  1. Fear can inhibit creativity.
  2. The drug is designed to inhibit the growth of cancer cells.
  3. High costs can inhibit small businesses from expanding.
  4. Social norms sometimes inhibit people from expressing their true feelings.
  5. The regulatory environment can inhibit innovation in certain industries.
  6. His shy demeanor seemed to inhibit him in social situations.
  7. Certain chemicals can inhibit the action of enzymes.
  8. The presence of predators can inhibit prey from venturing into open spaces.
  9. Overthinking can inhibit decision-making.
  10. Lack of funding may inhibit the project’s progress.
  11. Cultural differences can inhibit effective communication.
  12. The cold weather can inhibit plant growth.
  13. Inhibition of certain genes can lead to disease.
  14. Alcohol is known to inhibit certain brain functions.
  15. Strict regulations may inhibit foreign investment.
  16. The goalie’s impressive performance seemed to inhibit the opposing team’s offense.
  17. The teacher encouraged students to overcome their fears that inhibit participation.
  18. Legal constraints can inhibit companies from pursuing certain business strategies.
  19. He felt inhibited by his lack of experience in the new job.
  20. The medication is meant to inhibit allergic reactions.
  21. Stress can inhibit the immune system’s response.
  22. The artist’s self-doubt sometimes inhibits her from completing projects.
  23. The chemical compound inhibits the growth of bacteria.
  24. Noise pollution can inhibit sleep patterns.
  25. Psychological barriers can inhibit personal growth.
  26. Economic uncertainty may inhibit consumer spending.
  27. The treaty is designed to inhibit the proliferation of nuclear weapons.
  28. Public speaking anxiety can inhibit career advancement.
  29. Cultural taboos can inhibit discussions about sensitive topics.
  30. The CEO’s visionary leadership never allowed setbacks to inhibit company progress.
  31. She used relaxation techniques to inhibit her anxiety.
  32. Early childhood experiences can inhibit emotional development.
  33. The team’s defensive strategy effectively inhibited the opponent’s offensive plays.
  34. Excessive regulation can inhibit entrepreneurial spirit.
  35. The company’s policy aims to inhibit discriminatory practices.
  36. Fear of failure can inhibit risk-taking.
  37. The new law aims to inhibit illegal logging.
  38. The system is designed to inhibit unauthorized access.
  39. Overprotective parenting can inhibit children’s independence.
  40. The CEO’s strategic decisions never allowed competition to inhibit market expansion.
  41. Regulatory hurdles can inhibit medical breakthroughs.
  42. Environmental factors can inhibit plant growth.
  43. The drug inhibits the replication of the virus.
  44. The committee’s conservative approach inhibited radical policy changes.
  45. Emotional trauma can inhibit social interaction.
  46. The team’s defensive strategy effectively inhibited the opponent’s scoring opportunities.
  47. Social pressure can inhibit individual creativity.
  48. His injury inhibited his ability to perform at his best.
  49. The complex regulations inhibited innovation in the industry.
  50. Educational barriers can inhibit social mobility.
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