inhibitions

noun

the action of prohibiting or inhibiting or forbidding (or an instance thereof)

(physiology) the process whereby nerves can retard or prevent the functioning of an organ or part

the quality of being inhibited

(psychology) the conscious exclusion of unacceptable thoughts or desires

Roots

habeohib- · Latin · have, hold

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