Synonyms of inhibition

inhibition

noun

1

as in restraint

the checking of one's true feelings and impulses when dealing with others

an innate inhibition made it difficult for him to tell his girlfriend what he was really feeling

Synonyms & Similar Words

• restraint
• discipline
• repression
• suppression
• composure
• constraint
• self-control
• discretion
• reserve
• self-restraint
• refrainment
• continence
• control
• self-command
• possession
• mastery
• self-discipline
• willpower
• silence
• distance
• shyness
• will
• aloofness
• bashfulness
• reticence
• modesty
• self-government
• self-censorship
• command
• self-mastery
• self-denial
• self-containment
• taciturnity
• self-possession
• self-poise
• detachedness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disinhibition
• incontinence
• gratification
• indulgence
• unconstraint
• frankness
• overindulgence
• uninhibitedness
• candor
• bluntness
• intemperance
• self-abandonment
• unrestrainedness
• self-indulgence
• immoderacy

2

as in obstacle

something that makes movement or progress difficult

without the inhibition of their jackets, the boys were able to wrestle more vigorously

Synonyms & Similar Words

• obstacle
• hurdle
• obstruction
• embarrassment
• interference
• barrier
• impediment
• hindrance
• burden
• encumbrance
• let
• block
• deterrent
• chain
• constraint
• handicap
• stumbling block
• shackles
• stop
• cramp
• load
• delay
• blockade
• brake
• balk
• clog
• blockage
• trammel
• hitch
• drag
• restraint
• fetter
• bar
• holdback
• manacle
• arrest
• crimp
• danger
• curb
• disadvantage
• stone wall
• brick wall
• rein
• rub
• stoppage
• difficulty
• hazard
• embargo
• catch
• stall
• hardship
• snag
• drawback
• reef
• peril
• bit
• holdup
• adversity
• hobble
• check
• cumber

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stimulus
• incentive
• catalyst
• impetus
• advantage
• spur
• edge
• stimulant
• assistance
• benefit
• aid
• break
• help
• goad
• boost
• handmaiden
• handmaid