inhibit

inibire, ostacolare

Impedire che qualcosa accada oppure farlo avvenire più lentamente o meno spesso.

In inglese semplice: To prevent something from happening or make it happen more slowly or less often.

• Cold weather can inhibit growth.
• The drug inhibits the spread of the infection.
• Strict regulations have inhibited investment in the region.

Sinonimi: hinder, restrain, prevent, slow

Contrari: encourage, stimulate

Espressioni comuni: inhibit growth, inhibit development, inhibit activity

inibire, frenare

Limitare le azioni, i sentimenti o la libertà di qualcuno, spesso facendolo sentire nervoso o imbarazzato.

In inglese semplice: To hold someone's actions, feelings, or freedom back, often by making them feel nervous or embarrassed.

• Shyness inhibited her at parties.
• His presence inhibited the children's usual lively behaviour.
• These rules should not inhibit students from expressing their opinions.

Come si usa: inhibit someone from doing something (Fear inhibited him from speaking freely.)

Sinonimi: restrain, hold back, check

Contrari: encourage, free

Espressioni comuni: inhibit someone, inhibit free expression, inhibit someone's freedom