inhibit verb
ADV. seriously, severely, significantly Alcohol significantly inhibits the action of the drug. | completely | slightly
VERB + INHIBIT tend to A large service sector and a small manufacturing sector would tend to inhibit growth in the economy.
PREP. from The fear of dismissal inhibited employees from raising problems.
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