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hibit

hold

Related forms: hibit · 15 words in this dictionary

Related words

Shared components, not spelling prefixes
15 words

To officially forbid something by law, rule, or other authority.

pro+hibit

Shared component: hibit · hold

a substance that slows down or prevents a particular chemical reaction or process.

in+hibit+or

Shared component: hibit · hold

a public event at which objects such as paintings are shown

ex+hibit+ion

Shared component: hibit · hold

unable to express your feelings or behave naturally, especially in social situations

in+hibit+ed

Shared component: hibit · hold

acting to slow down, prevent, or decrease a process or action.

in+hibit+ory

Shared component: hibit · hold

formally forbidden by a law, rule, or authority.

pro+hibit+ed

Shared component: hibit · hold

The act of officially forbidding something by law or authority.

pro+hibit+ion

Shared component: hibit · hold

behaving or expressing yourself freely without worrying about what other people think

un+in+hibit+ed

Shared component: hibit · hold

exhibitExtended relation

to show something publicly for people to see or for sale

ex+hibit

Extended relation: hibit · hold

prohibitiveExtended relation

(of a price or cost) so high as to prevent something from being bought or done.

pro+hibit+ive

Extended relation: hibit · hold

prohibitivelyExtended relation

To such a high degree or cost that it prevents use or purchase

prohibit+ive+ly

Extended relation: hibit · hold

exhibitingExtended relation

showing a quality, feeling, or type of behaviour

ex+hibit+ing

Extended relation: hibit · hold

inhibitingExtended relation

having the effect of making someone feel shy, embarrassed, or unable to act or express themselves freely.

in+hibit+ing

Extended relation: hibit · hold

inhibitionExtended relation

A feeling that makes one self-conscious and unable to act in a relaxed and natural way.

in+hibit+ion

Extended relation: hibit · hold