in·hib·it (n-hbt) tr.v. in·hib·it·ed, in·hib·it·ing, in·hib·its 1. To hold back; restrain. See Synonyms at restrain. 2. To prohibit; forbid. 3. Psychology To suppress or restrain (behavior, an impulse, or a desire) consciously or unconsciously. |
Definition: very shy
Antonyms: aggressive, bold, extrovert, forward, immodest, self-confident, uninhibited
Antonyms: aggressive, bold, extrovert, forward, immodest, self-confident, uninhibited
Definition of INHIBIT
transitive verb
1
: to prohibit from doing something
2
a : to hold in check : restrainb : to discourage from free or spontaneous activity especially through the operation of inner psychological or external social constraints
in·hib·it·ed/inˈhibitid/
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Examples of INHIBIT
- You shouldn't allow fear of failure to inhibit you.
- He was inhibited by modesty.
- Fear can inhibit people from expressing their opinions.
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