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inhibit in German

inhibit in German is hemmen, verhindern, hindern — inhibit means to slow down, restrain, or prevent something from happening freely.

inhibit in German

hemmen
verb
(transitive) To hold in or hold back; to keep in check; restrain.
verhindern
verb
(transitive) To hold in or hold back; to keep in check; restrain.
hindern
verb
(transitive) To hold in or hold back; to keep in check; restrain.
sperren
verb
(transitive) To hold in or hold back; to keep in check; restrain.

What does "inhibit" mean?

  1. verb To slow down, restrain, or prevent something from happening freely.
    "Cold weather can inhibit plant growth."
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inhibit in a sentence

  • Cold weather can inhibit plant growth.
  • Fear of failure inhibited her from trying new things.

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What is "inhibit" in German?

"inhibit" in German is hemmen, verhindern, hindern. inhibit means: To slow down, restrain, or prevent something from happening freely.

How do you use "inhibit" in a sentence?

Example: "Cold weather can inhibit plant growth." In German, "inhibit" is hemmen, verhindern, hindern.

Are there other ways to say "inhibit" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "inhibit": hemmen, verhindern, hindern, sperren.

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