inhibition
Translation
inhibition, restraint, shyness
Examples
She had no inhibitions about speaking her mind.
She had no inhibitions about speaking her mind.
The inhibition of cell growth is a key goal.
The inhibition of cell growth is a key goal.
Grammar Patterns
((have)) inhibitions ((about sth./-ing)) a feeling of shyness or embarrassment that stops you from doing sth. She had no inhibitions about speaking her mind.
the inhibition ((of sth.)) the act of preventing or slowing down a process The inhibition of cell growth is a key goal.
Similar Words
Synonyms: restraint, shyness; Antonyms: freedom, confidence
Etymology
From the verb 'inhibit'. The '-ion' suffix denotes an action, state, or result.
Memory Tips
Think of 'inhibition' as the result of the action 'to inhibit'. It's the feeling of being held back.