INHIBIT

(verb) to put down by force or authority
"suppress a nascent uprising", "stamp down on littering", "conquer one's desires"
synonyms : conquer , curb , stamp down , subdue , suppress
The management curbed the agitation of the workers by threatening to reduce their salary. -added by Aswathy_inlas
(verb) limit the range or extent of
"Contact between the young was inhibited by strict social customs"
(verb) control and refrain from showing; of emotions, desires, impulses, or behavior
synonyms : bottle up , suppress
(verb) limit, block, or decrease the action or function of
"inhibit the action of the enzyme", "inhibit the rate of a chemical reaction"

Mnemonics for inhibit

(Tag: ) 'Prohibit' means forbade someone to do anything. 'Inhibit' means to make obstacle in doing something
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(Tag: :)) In(not)+hibit(habit) == don't make smoking as your habit , try to "restrain" or "prevent" yourself from it ,
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(Tag: English) Smoking is PROHIBITED here.... Inspite of that u smoke, police will come and INHIBIT you from smoking.
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(Tag: ) if u have fever and doctor comes to give injection & u dont like taking it u try to inhibit taking injection
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(Tag: ) Imagine a cave, when you go in, he will bit(e) you.. so in-hi-bit prevents you from getting in
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(Tag: global) Try to inhibit from habits such as smoking.
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