Answer:

inhibits

Answer	Crossword Clue
INHIBITS	Curbs
INHIBITS	Puts a damper on
INHIBITS	Blocks

INHIBITS	Restrains.
INHIBITS	Restrains
INHIBITS	Puts the brakes on
INHIBITS	Represses

Crossword

a puzzle consisting of a grid of squares and blanks into which words crossing vertically and horizontally are written according to clues.