Inhibition meaning

What does “inhibition” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“inhibition” is a noun with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: (psychology) the conscious exclusion of unacceptable thoughts or desires.

inhibition

(psychology) the conscious exclusion of unacceptable thoughts or desires
Synonymssuppression
the quality of being inhibited
(physiology) the process whereby nerves can retard or prevent the functioning of an organ or part
“the inhibition of the heart by the vagus nerve”
the action of prohibiting or inhibiting or forbidding (or an instance thereof)
“they were restrained by a prohibition in their charter”
“a medical inhibition of alcoholic beverages”
Synonymsprohibition forbiddance

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University