inhibit

verb

1
to put down by force or authority
suppress a nascent uprising
stamp down on littering
2
limit the range or extent of
Contact between the young was inhibited by strict social customs
3
control and refrain from showing; of emotions, desires, impulses, or behavior
4
limit, block, or decrease the action or function of
inhibit the action of the enzyme
inhibit the rate of a chemical reaction

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