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Meaning of
inhibition
in English
inhibition
us
//ˌɪnhɪˈbeɪʃən//
uk
//ˌɪnhɪˈbeɪʃən//
#uncommon
Plural
inhibitions
Definitions
Noun
stopping
or
restraining
an
action
;
preventing
The
lack
of
inhibition
allowed
her
to
express
herself
freely
.
a
feeling
that
restricts
natural
behavior
(
fear
,
embarrassment
)
Social
inhibition
prevented
him
from
speaking
up
in
the
meeting
.
slowing
or
blocking
a
chemical
reaction
The
addition
of
the
inhibitor
led
to
inhibition
of
the
reaction
.