inhibit

to slow down or stop something from happening

रोकना, बाधित करना

Usage

Examples

Salt inhibits the growth of bacteria in pickles.

Fear of mistakes can inhibit students from speaking.

Common mistake

Shyness inhibits him to speak in class.

Shyness inhibits him from speaking in class.

We inhibit someone from doing something.

Remember: Inhibit: hold it in.