A word that comes to mind is nobble in the senses "to disable" or "to suborn". Phrase "warn off" might apply. Also see numerous synonyms of impede and restrain, such as throttle, trammel, restrict, baffle, inhibit, encumber, intimidate, daunt, frighten away, frighten off, handicap, and hinder. Also see disingenuity.
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