slightly inhibit
Frequency: 6.58.4 per million words
to limit or prevent something to a small degree
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- A minor discomfort might slightly inhibit her performance, but she'll manage.
- The new regulations are expected to slightly inhibit market growth.
- Stress can slightly inhibit the immune system's response.
- His shyness would slightly inhibit his ability to speak in public.
- Too much moisture could slightly inhibit the plant's development.
- Even a small delay can slightly inhibit the efficiency of the process.
- The cold weather may slightly inhibit the chemical reaction.
- Lack of proper sleep will slightly inhibit cognitive functions.
- She felt that criticism would slightly inhibit her creative flow.
- Some medications can slightly inhibit the absorption of certain nutrients.