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disconcert vs inhibit

inhibit vs disconcert

disconcert and inhibit both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
disconcert No No Yes No
inhibit No No Yes No
As verbs, inhibit is a hyponym of disconcert; that is, inhibit is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than disconcert:
  • disconcert: cause to lose one's composure
  • inhibit: make (someone) self-conscious and as a result unable to act naturally
disconcert (verb) inhibit (verb)
cause to lose one's composure prohibit, forbid, or prevent from doing something
cause to feel embarrassment make (someone) self-conscious and as a result unable to act naturally
consciously restrain from showing; of emotions, desires, impulses, or behavior
limit, block, or decrease the action or function of
Difference between disconcert and inhibit

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