inhibits

verb

Definition of inhibitsnext
present tense third-person singular of inhibit
1
as in impedes
to create difficulty for the work or activity of the cold inhibited her from getting much work done that morning

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2
as in regulates
to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression) laws designed to inhibit the powers of the intelligence organizations

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3
as in discourages
to steer (a person) from an activity or course of action a fundamental sense of propriety should have inhibited you from making a drunken spectacle of yourself

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inhibits
  1. impedes
  2. regulates
  3. discourages
  4. contains
  5. deters
  6. keeps
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  • Unfortunately, this impedes the creative process and results in an uneven end product.
    Jerry Weissman, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
  • This draconian ban impedes humanitarian efforts, prevents 100,000 Korean Americans from seeing their family and cuts off the only current avenue for people-to-people contact essential to peacemaking.
    Christine Ahn, Chicago Tribune, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of impedes
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  • Now, some are suggesting that Welch may have run afoul of the Securities and Exchange Commission, an independent oversight agency that regulates financial markets, including cryptocurrency.
    Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Similar to the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), the Québec Maple Syrup Producers federation regulates the production of syrup to control its price, putting a quota on how much syrup would sell each year.
    Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of regulates
Verb
  • Others rely on odor, such as predator urine, that frightens them away from the area or a bad smell from rotten eggs that simply discourages them.
    Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Nov. 2024
  • The Kingdom must prioritize its interests by advocating for a balanced approach that discourages escalation and promotes dialogue rather than confrontation.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 24 Nov. 2024
Definition of discourages
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  • The center blue stripe contains 20 smaller stars surrounding a center star, which represent Illinois as the 21st state.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Lovingly handcrafted in small batches by a team of mostly 1st-generation Eastern Europeans, every package contains wholesome, made-from-scratch Polish classics that taste like a slice of home away from home.
    Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of contains
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  • This protects soil and deters adult female gnats from laying their eggs in such a dry environment.
    Katie Liu, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2024
  • Whether that deters other people from moving to the Florida is yet to be seen, but in the near-term, residents told CBS Miami that the impact could be severe.
    Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2024
Definition of deters
Verb
  • Many of today’s jobs are designed in a way that keeps us busy with daily tasks and putting out fires, leaving little time for the work that really matters.
    Hope Horner, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Finding profitability is ultimately what keeps sustainability going.
    Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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