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Inhibition (Noun)

Meaning 1

(psychology) the conscious exclusion of unacceptable thoughts or desires.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

  • Suppression

Related Words

  • Inhibit (verb)

Meaning 2

(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".

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Hypernyms

  • Biological Process

Meaning 3

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".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

  • Forbiddance
  • Prohibition

Hypernyms

  • Action

Related Words

  • Inhibit (verb)

Meaning 4

The quality of being inhibited.

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Hypernyms

  • Control

Hyponyms

  • Tabu
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