forbid implies that the order is from one in authority and that obedience is expected.
smoking is forbidden in the building
prohibit suggests the issuing of laws, statutes, or regulations.
prohibited the sale of liquor
interdict implies prohibition by civil or ecclesiastical authority usually for a given time or a declared purpose.
practices interdicted by the church
inhibit implies restraints or restrictions that amount to prohibitions, not only by authority but also by the exigencies of the time or situation.
conditions inhibiting the growth of free trade
Example Sentences
You shouldn't allow fear of failure to inhibit you. He was inhibited by modesty. Fear can inhibit people from expressing their opinions. drugs that are used to inhibit infection Strict laws are inhibiting economic growth.
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Latin inhibitus, past participle of inhibēre, from in-in- entry 2 + habēre to have — more at habit entry 1