noun🔗ShareThe act of inhibiting."His shyness was a strong inhibition on his ability to speak in front of the class. "mindactioncharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA personal feeling of fear or embarrassment that stops one behaving naturally."His inhibition around new people made it difficult for him to make friends at school. "mindemotioncharacterhumanpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe process of stopping or retarding a reaction."The teacher's strict rules caused a noticeable inhibition of student participation in class discussions. "physiologymindprocessmedicinebiologybiochemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA writ from a higher court to an inferior judge to stay proceedings."The appeals court issued an inhibition to the lower court judge, stopping the trial until further review. "lawgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA recusal."Due to his recent illness, the doctor's inhibition from performing surgery was necessary. "politicsgovernmentlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading