Inhibiting refers to the process of blocking or reducing a certain action or function.
A substance that blocks or inhibits the activity of a neurotransmitter, preventing it from binding to its receptors.
Suppression: The act of inhibiting or restraining something, such as neural firing or the release of neurotransmitters.
Blockade: The action of obstructing or preventing something from happening, like inhibiting neurotransmitter release despite being an excitatory drug.