Inhibit

verb
control and refrain from showing; of emotions, desires, impulses, or behavior
Similar: bottle up, suppress
verb
limit, block, or decrease the action or function of
“inhibit the action of the enzyme”
verb
to put down by force or authority
“suppress a nascent uprising”
Similar: suppress, stamp down, subdue, conquer, curb
verb
limit the range or extent of
“Contact between the young was inhibited by strict social customs”