inhibit

US /ɪnˈhɪb.ɪt/
UK /ɪnˈhɪb.ɪt/
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1.

to hinder, restrain, or prevent an action or process

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Fear can inhibit people from expressing their true feelings.
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The new regulations will inhibit economic growth.
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hinderrestrainpreventimpedeobstruct
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aidassistencouragefacilitatepromote
2.

to make someone feel self-conscious and unable to act in a relaxed and natural way

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His presence seemed to inhibit her.
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Don't let fear of failure inhibit you from trying new things.
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restrainconstrainrestrictcurbrepress
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encourageenablefreerelease
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inhibition