verb · Medium SAT word

    Inhibit

    restrict; put down by force or authority

    Inhibit in a sentence

    The medication inhibits the production of the hormone that was causing the patient's symptoms.

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    Practice inhibit on real SAT questions

    Vocabulary like inhibit appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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