inhibition - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

the action of prohibiting or inhibiting or forbidding (or an instance thereof)

Synonyms

• forbiddance
• inhibition
• prohibition

More generic

• action

Noun

(psychology) the conscious exclusion of unacceptable thoughts or desires

Synonyms

• inhibition
• suppression

More generic

• abstinence

Noun

the quality of being inhibited

Synonyms

• inhibition

More generic

• control
• restraint

More specific

• taboo
• tabu

Noun

(physiology) the process whereby nerves can retard or prevent the functioning of an organ or part

Synonyms

• inhibition

More generic

• biological process
• organic process

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