inhibition

US /ˌɪn.hɪˈbɪʃ.ən/
UK /ˌɪn.hɪˈbɪʃ.ən/
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1.

inibição, restrição

a feeling that makes one self-conscious and unable to act in a relaxed and natural way

:
She overcame her inhibitions and spoke confidently.
Ela superou suas inibicões e falou com confiança.
Alcohol can lower your inhibitions.
O álcool pode diminuir suas inibicões.
2.

inibição, restrição, impedimento

the action of inhibiting, restricting, or hindering a process or action

:
The drug works by inhibition of enzyme activity.
A droga funciona por inibição da atividade enzimática.
There was an inhibition of growth due to lack of nutrients.
Houve uma inibição do crescimento devido à falta de nutrientes.