inhibit
US /ɪnˈhɪb.ɪt/
UK /ɪnˈhɪb.ɪt/
1.
belemmeren, remmen, verhinderen
to hinder, restrain, or prevent an action or process
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Fear can inhibit people from expressing their true feelings.
Angst kan mensen belemmeren om hun ware gevoelens te uiten.
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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
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His presence seemed to inhibit her.
Zijn aanwezigheid leek haar te remmen.
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Don't let fear of failure inhibit you from trying new things.
Laat faalangst je niet belemmeren om nieuwe dingen te proberen.