What is another word for inhibits?
Pronunciation: [ɪnhˈɪbɪts] (IPA) 
Inhibits is a verb that refers to the act of hindering, restraining, or preventing something or someone from progressing or achieving their desired goal. The synonyms for inhibits include impede, hinder, obstruct, thwart, stall, suppress, check, curtail, repress, and restrain. All these words imply different forms of impediment, obstruction or hindrance. These synonyms can be used interchangeably to emphasize different aspects of the inhibiting action. For instance, impede and obstruct both refer to blockage, thwart emphasizes frustration, stall implies a delay, while suppress and repress highlight the control of something or someone. Choosing the right synonym for inhibits depends on the intended context of the sentence.
