inhibition
US /ˌɪn.hɪˈbɪʃ.ən/
UK /ˌɪn.hɪˈbɪʃ.ən/
1.
a feeling that makes one self-conscious and unable to act in a relaxed and natural way
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She overcame her inhibitions and spoke confidently.
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Alcohol can lower your inhibitions.
2.
the action of inhibiting, restricting, or hindering a process or action
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The drug works by inhibition of enzyme activity.
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There was an inhibition of growth due to lack of nutrients.