imagination

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hello,

we say "he has a strong imagination", but what is the opposite situation called? context: watching too much tv ........ children's imagination.
(the word I'm looking for is not stop)

[Anglika]

stultifies
stunts

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Thanks Anglika for your reply.
These verbs are new to me. Do they mean someting like 'lessen or weaken'?

Is it also possible to say 'it dulls their imagination'?

[Anglika]

Stultify means to prevent something or someone from developing into the best possible state
Stunt means to prevent the growth or development of something from reaching its limit

Yes, you could say "dulls the imagination".