INHIBITING Synonyms
There are 19 hypernyms of the word inhibiting. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
| Word | Save | More Find | Usage | Type | ||
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| blocking | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements | ||||||
| confining | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • restricting the scope or freedom of action • crowded | ||||||
| constraining | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • restricting the scope or freedom of action | ||||||
| curbing | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter) | ||||||
| frustrating | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • discouraging by hindering • preventing realization or attainment of a desire | ||||||
| hindering | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • preventing movement | ||||||
| impeding | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
adjective satellite • preventing movement | ||||||
| restricting | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
adjective satellite • restricting the scope or freedom of action | ||||||
| checking | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • a written order directing a bank to pay money • an appraisal of the state of affairs • the bill in a restaurant • the state of inactivity following an interruption • additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct • the act of inspecting or verifying • a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc. • something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress • a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something • a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard) • the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess • obstructing an opponent in ice hockey • (chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king verb • examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition • make an examination or investigation • be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something • lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits • stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution • put a check mark on or near or next to • slow the growth or development of • be verified or confirmed; pass inspection • be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics • block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey • develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control • consign for shipment on a vehicle • hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping • abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey • stop in a chase especially when scent is lost • mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on • decline to initiate betting • hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of • place into check • write out a check on a bank account • find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort • verify by consulting a source or authority • arrest the motion (of something) abruptly • make cracks or chinks in • become fractured; break or crack on the surface only | ||||||
| hampering | verbv | |||||
noun • a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner) • a basket usually with a cover verb • prevent the progress or free movement of • put at a disadvantage | ||||||
| obstructing | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
verb • hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of • block passage through • shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight | ||||||
| restraining | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
verb • to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement • restrict (someone or something) so as to make free movement difficult • prevent (someone or something) from doing something • prevent the action or expression of | ||||||
| retarding | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
noun • a person of subnormal intelligence verb • cause to move more slowly or operate at a slower rate • be delayed • slow the growth or development of • lose velocity; move more slowly | ||||||
| shackling | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner) • a U-shaped bar; the open end can be passed through chain links and closed with a bar verb • bind the arms of • restrain with fetters | ||||||
| suppressing | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
verb • bring under control by force or authority • come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority • consciously restrain from showing; of emotions, desires, impulses, or behavior • put out of one's consciousness • lessen to the point of stopping | ||||||
| suppress | verbv | |||||
verb • bring under control by force or authority • come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority • consciously restrain from showing; of emotions, desires, impulses, or behavior • put out of one's consciousness • lessen to the point of stopping | ||||||
| bottle up | verbv | |||||
verb • consciously restrain from showing; of emotions, desires, impulses, or behavior | ||||||
Best Hypernyms For INHIBITING
Alternatives for BLOCKING
- hindering
- impeding
- stopping
- thwarting
- checking
- curtailing
- hampering
- interposing
- interrupting
- obstructing
- preventing
- prohibiting
- restraining
- retarding
- obstruct
- stop
- blockade
- jam
- bar
- barricade
- blockage
- blocking
- closure
- cube
- deflect
- embarrass
- forget
- freeze
- halt
- hinder
- immobilise
- immobilize
- impede
- kibosh
- lug
- obturate
- occlude
- occlusion
- parry
- pulley
- pulley-block
- stoppage
- stuff
- stymie
- stymy