NYT Dictionary

INHIBITING

/ˌɪnhˈɪbʌtɪŋ/
AdjectiveVerbin-HIBIT-ingin-hibit-ing · 3 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2024

Meaning

inhibitive

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

inhibitoryrepressiverepressingsuppressinhibitsubdueconquercurbchokingcontrary

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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