inhibit
Translation
to inhibit, to restrain, to prevent, to hinder
Examples
Fear can inhibit people from acting.
Fear can inhibit people from acting.
This drug will inhibit the growth of tumours.
This drug will inhibit the growth of tumors.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to prevent or slow down (sth.) This drug will inhibit the growth of tumors.
((sb.)) ((from -ing)) to make (sb.) self-conscious and unable to act naturally Fear can inhibit people from acting.
Similar Words
Synonyms: restrain, hinder, prevent; Antonyms: allow, encourage
Etymology
From Latin 'inhibere' (to hold in), from 'in-' (in) + 'habere' (to have, hold).
Memory Tips
Think of 'in-hibit' as 'holding something in'. It's like putting a habit on hold.