inhibit
BrE /ˈɪn.hɪ.bɪt/ AmE /ˈɪn.hə.bɪt/
verb en → es
past inhibited pp inhibited ing inhibiting
to prevent or restrict the development, growth, or progress of something
restringir, inhibir, limitar
- inhibit sb/sth from doing sth
Collocations inhibit economic growth · inhibit scientific progress
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The lack of funding inhibited the project's development.
La falta de financiamiento inhibió el desarrollo del proyecto.
to prevent or stop someone from doing something
impedir, evitar, prohibir
- inhibit sb/sth from doing sth
Collocations inhibit someone's freedom of speech · inhibit a person's ability to speak up
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Fear inhibited her from speaking out.
El miedo la inhibió de hablar.
to prevent a chemical reaction or process from happening
inhibir, detener, prevenir
- inhibit sb/sth from doing sth
Collocations inhibit a chemical reaction · inhibit enzyme activity
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The inhibitor inhibited the enzyme's action.
El inhibidor detuvo la acción de la enzima.
to prevent someone from expressing their feelings or thoughts freely
inhibir, reprimir, contener
- inhibit sb/sth from doing sth
Collocations inhibit emotional expression · inhibit psychological development
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His upbringing inhibited his ability to express emotions.
Su crianza inhibió su capacidad para expresar emociones.