inhibit
verb (used with object)
to restrain, hinder, arrest, or check (an action, impulse, etc.).
is inhibiting
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present progressiveof inhibit (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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She continues to suspect, based on earlier studies, that something about the composition of fairy circle soil is inhibiting plant growth.
From New York Times ● Nov. 1, 2022
With the Mariners in rebuild mode and wanting to play their young core of players to gain valuable experience at the MLB level, Gordon’s presence on the roster is inhibiting that plan.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 7, 2019
It doesn’t seem like her lack of focus is inhibiting her learning too much, and based on her gifted teacher’s account it seems like she’s doing just fine in their classroom.
From Slate ● Apr. 18, 2019
“This is inhibiting the pace at which sustainable mobility and energy are adopted. At Lucid, we will demonstrate the full potential of the electric connected vehicle in order to push the industry forward.”
From The Verge ● Sep. 17, 2018
It must not be forgotten that not infrequently in these cases the patient's mental attitude of extreme solicitude with regard to his intestines is inhibiting peristalsis.
From Psychotherapy by James J. (James Joseph) Walsh
