inhibition
//ˌɪn.hɪˈbɪʃ.ən//
Noun
inhibitionSingular
inhibitionsPlural
1
A feeling of self-consciousness or embarrassment that prevents a person from behaving naturally or expressing themselves freely.
After a few drinks, she lost her inhibitions and started dancing freely.
2
The action of inhibiting, restricting, or hindering a process or activity.
The drug works by inhibition of enzyme activity.
3
(Psychology) A mental process that restrains or suppresses an action, emotion, or thought.
The therapist explained that his inhibition of anger was a defense mechanism.