1. (noun) inhibition, suppression
(psychology) the conscious exclusion of unacceptable thoughts or desires
Synonyms: inhibition, forbiddance, stifling, curtailment, prohibition, crushing, quelling, suppression
2. (noun) inhibition
the quality of being inhibited
Synonyms: forbiddance, prohibition, suppression
3. (noun) inhibition
(physiology) the process whereby nerves can retard or prevent the functioning of an organ or part
Synonyms: forbiddance, prohibition, suppression
4. (noun) prohibition, inhibition, forbiddance
the action of prohibiting or inhibiting or forbidding (or an instance thereof)
Synonyms: forbidding, inhibition, forbiddance, ban, banning, prohibition era, prohibition, proscription, suppression
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