Real Dictionary

inhibit
a part or character in a play, film, etc, to be played by an actor or actress [...]
a specialized cell that conducts nerve impulses: consists of a cell body, axon, and dendrites [...]
an element or cause that contributes to a result [...]
intense mental application; complete attention [...]
power to direct or determine [...]
something that is produced by a cause or agent; result [...]
the state or process of doing something or being active; operation [...]
the state or quality of being active [...]
to restrain or hinder (an impulse, a desire, etc) [...]
verb: If something inhibits an event or process, it prevents it or slows it down.
verb: To inhibit someone from doing something means to prevent them from doing it, although they want to do it or should be able to do it.