inhibit

US /ɪnˈhɪb.ɪt/
UK /ɪnˈhɪb.ɪt/
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1.

belemmeren, remmen, verhinderen

to hinder, restrain, or prevent an action or process

:
Fear can inhibit people from expressing their true feelings.
Angst kan mensen belemmeren om hun ware gevoelens te uiten.
The new regulations will inhibit economic growth.
De nieuwe regelgeving zal de economische groei belemmeren.
2.

remmen, belemmeren, onzeker maken

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

:
His presence seemed to inhibit her.
Zijn aanwezigheid leek haar te remmen.
Don't let fear of failure inhibit you from trying new things.
Laat faalangst je niet belemmeren om nieuwe dingen te proberen.