No. 3,398 in Portuguese
inibir
To inhibit; to restrain or prevent.
In a sentence
A ideia de falar em público pode inibir muitas pessoas.
The idea of speaking in public can inhibit many people.
In this sentence, 'inibir' is used to denote the action of hindering or restraining someone due to an internal feeling like fear.
Certos medicamentos podem inibir o crescimento de bactérias.
Certain medications can inhibit the growth of bacteria.
Here, 'inibir' refers to reducing or preventing a biological or chemical process, such as bacterial growth.
A crítica negativa pode inibir a criatividade de um indivíduo.
Negative criticism can inhibit an individual's creativity.
In this usage, 'inibir' signifies the suppression of someone's abilities or potential due to external factors like negative feedback.
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