What does "cohibir" mean in English?

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Spanish

cohibir

English

to inhibit

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Alternative translations of "cohibir"

to inhibit
to restrain
to hold back
to curb
to check

Examples of how to use "cohibir" in Spanish

Spanish
Se cohibió en público.
English
He/she was inhibited in public.
Spanish
Él cohibe su risa en público.
English
He/she suppresses his/her laughter in public.
Spanish
Ella cohibió su reacción inesperada ayer.
English
She suppressed her unexpected reaction yesterday.
Spanish
Yo me cohibía en las reuniones.
English
I used to feel inhibited in meetings.
Spanish
Nosotros no nos cohibiremos mañana.
English
We will not feel inhibited tomorrow.

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Se cohibió en público.

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