Block and Inhibit

Block

Block verb - To close up so that no empty spaces remain.

Inhibit is a synonym for block in obstruct topic. In some cases you can use "Inhibit" instead a verb "Block", when it comes to topics like delay, hinder.

Inhibit

Inhibit verb - To create difficulty for the work or activity of.
Usage example: the cold inhibited her from getting much work done that morning

Block is a synonym for inhibit in obstruct topic. Sometimes you can use "Block" instead a verb "Inhibit", if it concerns topics such as stop, delay, curb.

Common collocations

ability block ability inhibit ability
progress block progress inhibit progress
vision block vision inhibit vision
magic block magic inhibit magic
Other words: bending, powers, memories.
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