inhibit

US /ɪnˈhɪb.ɪt/
UK /ɪnˈhɪb.ɪt/
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1.

inhiber, freiner, empêcher

to hinder, restrain, or prevent an action or process

:
Fear can inhibit people from expressing their true feelings.
La peur peut inhiber les gens d'exprimer leurs vrais sentiments.
The new regulations will inhibit economic growth.
Les nouvelles réglementations vont freiner la croissance économique.
2.

inhiber, gêner, mettre mal à l'aise

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

:
His presence seemed to inhibit her.
Sa présence semblait l'inhiber.
Don't let fear of failure inhibit you from trying new things.
Ne laissez pas la peur de l'échec vous inhiber d'essayer de nouvelles choses.