Inhibition Meaning in English
word
ˌɪnəˈbɪʃən/, /ˌɪnhəˈbɪʃən
in-uh-BISH-uhn
ɪnhɪbˈɪʃən
in-hi-BISH-uhn
Definition
A feeling or process that stops someone from acting freely, often due to shyness or fear; it can also mean the act of slowing down or preventing a process, especially in science.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and scientific contexts, but also used in psychology and daily life ('social inhibition'). Often uncountable. Not to be confused with 'prohibition' (forbidden). Can refer to both emotional restraint and chemical/biological prevention.
Spanish: inhibiciónPortuguese (BR): inibiçãoPortuguese (PT): inibiçãoChinese (Simplified): 抑制Chinese (Traditional): 抑制Hindi: संकोचArabic: كَبْتBengali: সংকোচ - নিষেধ (বৈজ্ঞানিক)Russian: сдержанность - ингибиция (научн.)Japanese: 抑制 - 抑圧 (心理的)Vietnamese: ức chếKorean: 억제 - 거리낌 (심리)Turkish: çekinme - inhibisyon (bilimsel)Urdu: رکاوٹ - جھجک (نفسیاتی)Indonesian: hambatan - penekanan
Example Sentences
She felt strong inhibition when speaking in public.
basic
Alcohol can lower people’s inhibition.
basic
The medicine works by causing inhibition of the virus.
basic
Her lack of inhibition at the party surprised everyone.
natural
He danced without any inhibition.
natural
Social inhibition can make meeting new people difficult.
natural