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inhibit audacity

[ɪnˈhɪbɪt ɔːˈdæsɪti]
verb phrase
inibir a audácia
1. To restrain, suppress, or prevent bold or daring behavior; to discourage someone from acting boldly
The strict rules inhibit audacity among the students.
As regras rigorosas inibem a audácia entre os alunos.
2. To create conditions that discourage risk-taking or brave actions
Fear of failure can inhibit audacity in business ventures.
O medo do fracasso pode inibir a audácia em empreendimentos comerciais.
NYC Slang
kill someone's swagger
Synonyms
suppress boldnessrestrain daringdampen couragediscourage braverycurb enterprise
Antonyms
encourage audacitypromote boldnessfoster courageenable daringstimulate bravery

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
inibir a audácia
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
inibir a audácia
Common in business and formal contexts
Portugal
inibir a audácia
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

put a damper on audacity
keep someone's bold ideas in check
suppress one's daring spirit
clip someone's wings
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