Verb
curtail
IPA /kɜːˈteɪl/
To reduce the length or extent of something.
See example sentence: curtail
Heavy rain curtailed our picnic.
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constrain
IPA /kənˈstreɪn/
To limit what someone or something can do.
See example sentence: constrain
A tiny kitchen constrains how many people we can invite for dinner.
Verb
inhibit
IPA /ɪnˈhɪbɪt/
To limit or slow an activity, process or development.
See example sentence: inhibit
The cramped kitchen inhibits movement when everyone is cooking.
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