INHIBITION





Definition:

  1. [noun] (psychology) the conscious exclusion of unacceptable thoughts or desires
    Synonyms: suppression

  2. [noun] the quality of being inhibited

  3. [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"

  4. [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"
    Synonyms: prohibition, forbiddance

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