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inhibit

CEFR: C1

To hinder, restrain, prevent, or slow down a biological process, chemical reaction, or plant regeneration.

Synonyms

impede
stifle
restrain

Common Collocations

inhibit growth
inhibit development
inhibit progress

Example Sentence

Severe soil compaction caused by heavy logging machinery inhibits seed germination and root penetration.

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