inhibiting

VERB

restrict, prevent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

constrain curb discourage forbid hinder impede obstruct outlaw prohibit restrain stymie suppress

STRONG

arrest avert bar bit bridle check cramp enjoin faze frustrate hog-tie interdict repress sandbag stop taboo ward withhold

WEAK

hang up hold back hold down hold in keep in put on brakes

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advance aid allow assist encourage facilitate forward free help let go permit promote push release support

WEAK

approve

Example Sentences

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inhibiting

"By removing NUDT5 rather than simply inhibiting it, we were able to uncover a hidden layer of biology that helps determine how cells respond to a clinically important drug."

From Science Daily ● Sep. 24, 2026

In preclinical studies, the Sylvester team found that inhibiting IL1RAP changed the tumor microenvironment in several important ways.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 12, 2026

The drug works by inhibiting RAS proteins that promote tumor growth.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 19, 2026

Dr. Dorstyn noted that the findings overturn the assumption that inhibiting Caspase-2 is always beneficial.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 23, 2026

Experts on both sides of the debate worry that compensating patients would lead to profit-seekers inhibiting science by insisting on unrealistic financial agreements or demanding money for tissues used in noncommercial or nonprofit research.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot