1. having the effect of preventing or restraining something

1. present participle of inhibit; preventing or restraining something from happening or developing
Usage: present participle form

Examples

• The medication is inhibiting the growth of cancer cells.
• Fear of failure was inhibiting her creativity.
• The new regulations are inhibiting business development.
• Cold weather is inhibiting plant growth in the garden.
• His shyness was inhibiting his ability to make friends.
• The inhibiting effects of the drug lasted several hours.
• Stress hormones are inhibiting her immune system.