in·hib·it 
/ɪnˈhɪbət/ verb
in·hib·its; in·hib·it·ed; in·hib·it·ing /ɪnˈhɪbət/ verb [+ obj] 1 : to keep (someone) from doing what he or she wants to do
▪ You shouldn't allow fear of failure to inhibit you. ▪ He was inhibited by modesty. ▪ Fear can inhibit people from expressing their opinions. 2 : to prevent or slow down the activity or occurrence of (something)
▪ drugs that are used to inhibit infection ▪ Strict laws are inhibiting economic growth.
▪ You shouldn't allow fear of failure to inhibit you. ▪ He was inhibited by modesty. ▪ Fear can inhibit people from expressing their opinions.
▪ drugs that are used to inhibit infection ▪ Strict laws are inhibiting economic growth.
— in·hib·i·tor /ɪnˈhɪbətɚ/ noun, plural in·hib·i·tors [count]
▪ a powerful inhibitor of infection ▪ a growth inhibitor
/ɪnˈhɪbətɚ/ noun, plural in·hib·i·tors [count] ▪ a powerful inhibitor of infection ▪ a growth inhibitor
