Inhibition

to cause someone or something to have difficulties in moving freely

to create difficulty or obstacles that make it hard for something to happen or progress

The heavy traffic impeded our journey to the airport.

to stop or prevent something from happening

Strict security measures in place preclude unauthorized entry into the restricted zone.

to gradually decrease in strength, value, or intensity

The effectiveness of the treatment has attenuated over time.

the raised edge at the side of a street, usually made of stone

The city installed a new curb to improve pedestrian safety.

to restrict or reduce the normal activity or function of something

The brake system is designed to inhibit the movement of the vehicle when applied.

to drive back or push away

Sarah tried to make amends, but her former friend seemed to repulse every attempt at reconciliation.

to state that something is incorrect or false based on evidence

The scientist refuted the hypothesis with empirical data.

to prove something false or incorrect with evidence or argumentation

The lawyer rebutted the opposing argument with strong evidence.

to show that something is false or incorrect

The scientist conducted experiments to disprove the theory.

to cause someone to lose physical or mental energy or strength

The long, grueling workout served to enervate him, leaving him feeling completely drained.

to intentionally prevent someone or something from accomplishing a purpose or plan

The vigilant guards regularly thwart attempts to trespass into the restricted area.

to not let someone do something

The security guard prevented the unauthorized person from entering the building.

to cause someone to lose their sense of direction, leading to confusion or a feeling of being lost

The sudden change in the landscape disoriented the hiker, and he struggled to find the trail.

to leave someone with no intention of returning

Sarah felt a deep sense of pain when her parents decided to abandon her.

to fully remove or get rid of something

The exterminator worked to eliminate the infestation of pests in the house.

to get rid of something that is no longer needed

She recently discarded old clothes from her wardrobe to make space for new ones.

to deliberately avoid, ignore, or keep away from someone or something

The celebrity chose to shun the limelight for a while, seeking privacy away from the public eye.

to cleverly avoid or escape from someone or something

The criminal skillfully eludes the police, disappearing into the crowded city.

to intentionally avoid an issue or responsibility

The employee often dodges difficult questions during team meetings.

to exclude someone from a community or group as a form of punishment or social rejection

After the scandal, he was ostracized by his colleagues and no longer invited to company events.

to avoid a thing or doing something on purpose

Health-conscious individuals often eschew sugary beverages in favor of water or herbal tea.

to force someone to leave a place, organization, etc.

The school decided to expel the student for repeated violations of the code of conduct.

to push away or cause something or someone to retreat or withdraw

The goalkeeper managed to repel every attempt at scoring during the match.

to throw away something, often in a responsible manner

The city provides special bins to safely dispose of hazardous materials.

a table with a narrow horizontal surface over which goods are put or people are served

The cashier stood behind the counter.

to completely destroy something, particularly a problem or threat

The international community is collaborating to eradicate the illegal wildlife trade.

to end or destroy something entirely

The authorities took swift action to extinguish the criminal organization.

to pour liquid onto something, covering it completely

The firefighters doused the flames with water to extinguish the fire.

a type of whip or lash that is often used to punish or torture individuals

In ancient times, the Roman soldiers used a scourge to punish disobedient slaves.

to completely destroy or remove something

Conservationists are working to extirpate the invasive plant species threatening the native flora.

to lessen the value or quality of something

to get rid of something that is old or no longer of use

When upgrading the computer system, the IT department had to scrap the old hardware.

to stop something from happening

The visible security cameras are intended to deter theft in the store.

to free from something undesirable or unwanted

She decided to rid her closet of old clothes by donating them to charity.

to make a problem, situation, or condition worse or more serious

Ignoring medication can aggravate the symptoms of a chronic illness.

to make a counterattack or respond in a similar manner

When betrayed by a close friend, she resisted the urge to retaliate the injury.

to compensate for the effects of something through appropriate actions or measures

Planting trees can help offset carbon emissions in the environment.

to destroy someone or something completely

The powerful explosion threatened to annihilate the entire building.

done before something else happens to prevent a problem or danger

The army took a preemptive action to stop the enemy before they attacked.

causing harm or damage

Smoking is detrimental to your health, increasing the risk of lung cancer and heart disease.

the act of attacking, taking goods forcefully, damaging and destructing

the act of exterminating

the thing that slows down or inhibits a process or action

Fire retardants are chemicals used to slow the spread of fires in buildings.

something or someone that causes trouble and annoyance

The loud construction noise was a real nuisance.