Definitions

1. noun

the action or state of preventing or restraining something from happening or being expressed

“The inhibition of the enzyme slowed down the chemical reaction.”

2. noun

the feeling of reluctance or unwillingness to do something

“She felt a strong inhibition about public speaking.”

3. noun

a restraint or limitation, especially of emotions or impulses

“The social norms imposed an inhibition on her behavior.”

4. noun

a psychological or neurological condition that reduces a person’s ability to experience emotions

“He was diagnosed with a condition that caused a lack of emotional inhibition.”

5. verb

to prevent or restrain something from happening or being expressed

“The new law inhibited the growth of the company.”

6. verb

to feel reluctance or unwillingness to do something

“She inhibits herself from trying new things.”