inhibit

hemmen, verhindern

Etwas verhindern oder bewirken, dass es langsamer oder seltener geschieht.

In einfachem Englisch: 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.

Synonyme: hinder, restrain, prevent, slow

Gegenteile: encourage, stimulate

Häufige Wendungen: inhibit growth, inhibit development, inhibit activity

hemmen, einschränken

Jemandes Handlungen, Gefühle oder Freiheit einschränken, oft indem man die Person nervös oder verlegen macht.

In einfachem Englisch: 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.

So benutzt man es: inhibit someone from doing something (Fear inhibited him from speaking freely.)

Synonyme: restrain, hold back, check

Gegenteile: encourage, free

Häufige Wendungen: inhibit someone, inhibit free expression, inhibit someone's freedom