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Inhibition

/ɪnˌhɪbɪˈʃən/
Main Example

The medication works by blocking the inhibition of enzymes.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A biological or chemical process that slows down or stops a reaction or activity.

Other Example

The scientist studied the inhibition of cell growth.

Stress can lead to the inhibition of creativity.

Cold temperatures cause the inhibition of chemical reactions.

Synonyms

enzyme inhibition

inhibition of growth

inhibition of activity

Synonyms

suppression

restraint

hindrance

Inhibition

/ɪnˌhɪbɪˈʃən/
Main Example

She felt an inhibition about speaking in front of the group.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A feeling or state of being held back or restrained from acting or expressing oneself.

Other Example

His inhibition prevented him from joining the conversation.

She struggled with her inhibition during the presentation.

The child's inhibition made it hard for him to make friends.

Synonyms

social inhibition

emotional inhibition

inhibition of expression

Synonyms

restraining

self-consciousness

hesitation

Inhibition

/ɪnˈhɪbɪt/
Main Example

The teacher tried to inhibit the students' distractions during the lesson.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To hold back or restrain someone or something from acting.

Other Example
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