Inhibit and Thwart

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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

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Thwart is a synonym for inhibit in prevent topic. In some cases you can use "Thwart" instead a verb "Inhibit", when it comes to topics like preclude, curb.

Nearby Words: inhibition, inhibiting, inhibitor, inhibitory

Thwart

Thwart verb - To prevent from achieving a goal.

Usage example: a coalition of grassroots organizations thwarted the company's efforts to get approval for a new power plant

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Inhibit is a synonym for thwart in prevent topic. Sometimes you can use "Inhibit" instead a verb "Thwart", if it concerns topics such as preclude.

Nearby Words: thwarted, thwarting

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plans	inhibit plans	thwart plans
everyone	inhibit everyone	thwart everyone

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