inhibit
verbTo restrain, hinder, or reduce an action or process.
Restrain or hinder
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verbTo hold back, limit, or control an action, impulse, or movement.
stultify
verbTo make something ineffective or appear foolish; to inhibit its development.
Make ineffective or inhibit
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subdue
verbTo bring under control or reduce the force or intensity of something.
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