1
as in restraint
the checking of one's true feelings and impulses when dealing with others
an innate inhibition made it difficult for him to tell his girlfriend what he was really feeling
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as in obstacle
something that makes movement or progress difficult
without the inhibition of their jackets, the boys were able to wrestle more vigorously
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Recent Examples of inhibition
Two of them were responsible for overexpression in the cellular differentiation process, while one was responsible for inhibition.
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Michael Franco, New Atlas, 26 Dec. 2024
Carbonic anhydrase inhibition ameliorates tau toxicity via enhanced tau secretion.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
With expectations lower for the folksy Minnesota governor, Walz would have immediately been in a position to have an easier ride tonight – if current events and his own rehearsed inhibitions hadn’t intruded.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2024
And here’s another surprise, alcohol can lower inhibition and impair judgement.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Michael Franco, New Atlas, 26 Dec. 2024
Carbonic anhydrase inhibition ameliorates tau toxicity via enhanced tau secretion.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
With expectations lower for the folksy Minnesota governor, Walz would have immediately been in a position to have an easier ride tonight – if current events and his own rehearsed inhibitions hadn’t intruded.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2024
And here’s another surprise, alcohol can lower inhibition and impair judgement.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inhibition
Noun
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It was struck down by the courts, which said such rules were an unfair restraint on the ability of athletes to capitalize on their NIL rights.—
Seth Emerson,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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But when taken together, the quotes suggest a belief there are few practical or legal restraints on a president.—
Axios,
Axios,
19 Feb. 2025
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The district is committed to removing obstacles in students’ paths, CPS Chief Education Officer Bogdana Chkoumbova said in the news release.—
Ikram Mohamed,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2025
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As a result, digital health companies such as Hims & Hers have been prescribing compounded semaglutide as an alternative for patients who are navigating volatile supply hurdles and insurance obstacles.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
21 Feb. 2025
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Of her 100 wins, 63 have come from slalom events, while 37 have stemmed from non-slalom disciplines.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
24 Feb. 2025
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Mendez is a strategic community builder, storyteller, and connector with 5 years of experience spanning marketing, editorial, and corporate disciplines.—
Ayisha Miracle Mendez,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Financing the film was an early hurdle for Molayemi and Sohani.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2025
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Their restaurant group, Strategic Hospitality, helps manage those practical hurdles and provides access to resources from accounting to HR.—
Mackensy Lunsford,
The Tennessean,
18 Feb. 2025
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Zelensky ordered this punishing act of political repression without due process or court proceedings.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
24 Feb. 2025
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The regime has intensified its control through evil levels of repression over the past three years.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
24 Feb. 2025
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They were both booked into jail on multiple felony counts of obstruction of justice in connection with the death of Johnson, according to police.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
18 Feb. 2025
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Julie Chrisley was also convicted on a count of obstruction of justice.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC News,
8 Feb. 2025
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The alleged menace of universal suffrage having been avoided by the absolute suppression of the negro vote, the spirit of mob murder should have been satisfied and the butchery of negroes should have ceased.—
Liz Tracey,
JSTOR Daily,
21 Feb. 2025
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Goal suppression is robbing the captain of offence, and the Oilers need to address it.—
Allan Mitchell,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
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This isn’t just about saving influencers from embarrassment.—
Paige Musto,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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The energetic big man tends to hand out the embarrassments to his opponents.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Inhibition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inhibition. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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