completely inhibit

Frequency: 7.213.5 per million words

to fully stop or prevent something

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Examples (10)

  • The strong painkillers seemed to completely inhibit her pain receptors.
  • Fear can sometimes completely inhibit a person's ability to speak.
  • The new regulations will completely inhibit illegal logging in the area.
  • Stress can completely inhibit creative thinking.
  • The cold weather had completely inhibited the growth of the plants.
  • His shyness tended to completely inhibit him during social gatherings.
  • The sudden noise appeared to completely inhibit any further discussion.
  • Doctors hope the new drug will completely inhibit the spread of the virus.
  • Lack of resources can completely inhibit a project's progress.
  • The harsh criticism threatened to completely inhibit her artistic expression.