What does inhibit mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word inhibit? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. (transitive) To hold in or hold back; to keep in check; restrain.
Find more words!
Use * for blank tiles (max 2) Advanced Search Advanced Search
Use * for blank spaces Advanced Search
Advanced Word Finder
Similar Words
Examples
That old Asian standby, soya, contains isoflavonoids, which help inhibit the growth of prostate cancer cells.
We know, for example, that H5N1 is sensitive to antiviral drugs that inhibit one of its important enzymes, called neuraminidase.
In contrast to moving from outdoors to neck tethers, moving from outdoors to indoor gestation pens or stalls did not inhibit litter size.
Then I was instructed to inhibit this behaviour by electromyographic biofeedback.
This points to the entrenched vested interests that will inhibit discussion of this issue.
Ammonium molybdate was added to all reactions to inhibit activity from non-specific phosphatases.

See Also

Nearby Definitions
7-letter Words Starting With
Find Definitions
go
Word Tools Finders & Helpers Apps More Synonyms
Copyright WordHippo © 2025