1. inhibition - noun
· (psychology) the conscious exclusion of unacceptable thoughts or desires
Synonym(s): suppression
Hypernym(s): abstinence
2. inhibition - noun
· the quality of being inhibited
Hypernym(s): restraint, control
3. inhibition - noun
· (physiology) the process whereby nerves can retard or prevent the functioning of an organ or part; "the inhibition of the heart by the vagus nerve"
Hypernym(s): organic_process, biological_process
4. inhibition - noun
· the action of prohibiting or inhibiting or forbidding (or an instance thereof); "they were restrained by a prohibition in their charter"; "a medical inhibition of alcoholic beverages"; "he ignored his parents' forbiddance"
Synonym(s): prohibition, forbiddance
Hypernym(s): action
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