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Definition of inhibit

"inhibit" in the verb sense

1. inhibit

prohibit, forbid, or prevent from doing something

"Contact between the young was inhibited by strict social customs"

2. inhibit

limit, block, or decrease the action or function of

"inhibit the action of the enzyme"

"inhibit the rate of a chemical reaction"

3. inhibit, bottle up, suppress

consciously restrain from showing of emotions, desires, impulses, or behavior

"suppress a smile"

"he let his anger bottle up until he exploded"

4. inhibit

make (someone) self-conscious and as a result unable to act naturally

"his father's cold and distant demeanor inhibited him emotionally"

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inhibit in Scrabble®

The word inhibit is playable in Scrabble®, no blanks required.

Scrabble® Letter Score: 12

Highest Scoring Scrabble® Plays In The Letters inhibit:

INHIBIT
(98 = 48 + 50)
INHIBIT
(98 = 48 + 50)

Seven Letter Word Alert: (1 word)

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All Scrabble® Plays For The Word inhibit

INHIBIT
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INHIBIT
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INHIBIT
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INHIBIT
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INHIBIT
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INHIBIT
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INHIBIT
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The 199 Highest Scoring Scrabble® Plays For Words Using The Letters In inhibit

INHIBIT
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INHIBIT
(98 = 48 + 50)
INHIBIT
(95 = 45 + 50)
INHIBIT
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INHIBIT
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INHIBIT
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INHIBIT
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INHIBIT
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INHIBIT
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INHIBIT
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INHIBIT
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INHIBIT
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INHIBIT
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INHIBIT
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inhibit in Words With Friends™

The word inhibit is playable in Words With Friends™, no blanks required.

Words With Friends™ Letter Score: 13

Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Play In The Letters inhibit:

INHIBIT
(104 = 69 + 35)

Seven Letter Word Alert: (1 word)

inhibit

 

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INHIBIT
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INHIBIT
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INHIBIT
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INHIBIT
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The 200 Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Plays Using The Letters In inhibit

INHIBIT
(104 = 69 + 35)
INHIBIT
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INHIBIT
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INHIBIT
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