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inhibiting

UK
/ɪnˈhɪbɪtɪŋ/
US
/ɪnˈhɪbɪtɪŋ/

Translations

inhibitingadjective
more inhibiting
Comp.
most inhibiting
Super.
UK
/ɪnˈhɪbɪtɪŋ/
US
/ɪnˈhɪbɪtɪŋ/
The drug has an inhibiting effect on the growth of bacteria.
Препарат оказывает ингибирующее действие на рост бактерий.
The inhibiting atmosphere in the office made it difficult to express new ideas.
Подавляющая атмосфера в офисе затрудняла выражение новых идей.
Synonyms
restrictive
preventive
deterrent
constraining
hampering
inhibitingnoun
UK
/ɪnˈhɪbɪtɪŋ/
US
/ɪnˈhɪbɪtɪŋ/
Gerundial noun meaning the act or process of inhibiting
Synonyms
inhibition
restraint
suppression
deterrence
impediment
obstruction
hindrance
constraint
limitation
check
curb
inhibitverb

inhibiting

Gerund

inhibited
Past Simple
inhibited
Past Participle
inhibiting
Gerund
UK
/ɪnˈhɪbɪt/
US
/ɪnˈhɪbɪt/
The medication is designed to inhibit the growth of bacteria.
Лекарство предназначено, чтобы подавлять рост бактерий.
Fear can inhibit people from expressing their true feelings.
Страх может сдерживать людей от выражения своих истинных чувств.
Strict regulations can inhibit innovation in the industry.
Строгие правила могут препятствовать инновациям в отрасли.
сковыватьо психологической скованности, стеснении
Her shyness inhibited her during the presentation.
Её застенчивость сковывала её во время выступления.
мешатьВ значении препятствовать, мешать действию или развитию.
Noise can inhibit concentration.
Шум может мешать концентрации.
Additional translations
удерживатьпри значении «удерживать от действия»
тормозить
ингибироватьбиохимия, медицина
затруднятьКнижн./нейтр.; в значении делать труднее, препятствовать процессу.
Synonyms
restrain
prevent
hinder
impede
prohibit
suppress
stifle
curb
check
limit
Antonyms
permit
allow
encourage

Definitions

inhibitingadjective
Restraining or holding back an action, process, or feeling.
The inhibiting atmosphere of the meeting made it difficult for anyone to speak freely.
inhibitingnoun
The act or process of hindering, restraining, or slowing down something.
The inhibiting of enzyme activity resulted in a slower reaction rate.
inhibitverb
To hinder, restrain, or prevent an action or process.
The new regulations are designed to inhibit the spread of the disease.
To make someone self-conscious and unable to act in a relaxed and natural way.
Her shyness inhibited her from speaking up during the meeting.
To reduce or slow the activity or rate of (a biological, chemical, or physiological process).
The medication works by inhibiting the enzyme that triggers inflammation.
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