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decreases, reduces, inhibits, negates

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Example Sentences

Example:Exposure to ultraviolet light decreases skin cells' capacity to regenerate.

Definition:To make smaller or fewer in some way.

From decreases

Example:Regular exercise reduces the risk of heart disease.

Definition:To decrease the value, number, or intensity of something.

From reduces

Example:Some drugs inhibit the growth of bacteria.

Definition:To delay or prevent the occurrence or development of something.

From inhibits

Example:The benefit of the supplement is negated by the presence of other substances.

Definition:To render inoperative or invalid; to counteract or cancel out the effects of.

From negates