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
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as in obstacle
something that makes movement or progress difficult
without the inhibition of their jackets, the boys were able to wrestle more vigorously
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Recent Examples of inhibition
The most recognizable symptoms are a loss of social inhibition, inappropriate behavior, and lack of self-care.
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Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 6 Aug. 2025
Sipping on a coffee still, of course, but with less inhibition, less American greed, more respect for communal living.
—Natalie Guerrero
july 28, Literary Hub, 28 July 2025
Because she’s spent so many years in the field, Flanigan has seen changes in the attitudes of students toward drugs, including a lowering of inhibitions, particularly with marijuana, which is now far more potent because it’s often laced with unknown substances including fentanyl.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 24 July 2025
Sophie meets Margo for the first time in the bathroom at an NRA party, and Margo, free of any kind of inhibitions, does not hesitate to strip in front of her before asking her to zip her back into the dress.
—Max Gao, Variety, 23 July 2025
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Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 6 Aug. 2025
Sipping on a coffee still, of course, but with less inhibition, less American greed, more respect for communal living.
—Natalie Guerrero
july 28, Literary Hub, 28 July 2025
Because she’s spent so many years in the field, Flanigan has seen changes in the attitudes of students toward drugs, including a lowering of inhibitions, particularly with marijuana, which is now far more potent because it’s often laced with unknown substances including fentanyl.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 24 July 2025
Sophie meets Margo for the first time in the bathroom at an NRA party, and Margo, free of any kind of inhibitions, does not hesitate to strip in front of her before asking her to zip her back into the dress.
—Max Gao, Variety, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inhibition
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Americans for Prosperity ― Ogles' former employer and that of many of his congressional staff ― is a political special interest group that advocates for limited government, free markets and fiscal restraint.—
Vivian Jones,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Sep. 2025
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Enyedi has often made meditative cinema, but here her restraint in some sequences verges on suffocating.—
Leila Latif,
IndieWire,
5 Sep. 2025
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The difficulty in getting rid of players other than those whose contracts expired this summer (Luka Modric, Lucas Vazquez and Jesus Vallejo) was a significant obstacle.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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To overcome this obstacle, the MIT team employed lithium-6 atoms, a rare isotope whose resonance frequency shifts depending on temperature.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Sep. 2025
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Because the threat of discipline exists, that could impact the trade market for Hill.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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Suddenly, Rogers was below average at all three core disciplines, and was sent to the Orioles at the trading deadline for prospects Connor Norby and Kyle Stowers.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Even if the discharge petition is successful, the underlying bill would have to clear many more hurdles.—
Emily Brooks,
The Hill,
8 Sep. 2025
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Reports have also pointed to practical hurdles for Optimus, including production bottlenecks, hand dexterity issues, and leadership turnover on the program.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Sep. 2025
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This will raise concerns about prisoners in Russia facing further torture and repressions without scrutiny.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement Centuries of spiritual repression like this is one reason why so little is known about Black mermaids like Mami Wata.—
Time,
Time,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Wind giant Ørsted sues White House Energy giant Ørsted and two US states sued the White House over its obstruction of a near-complete offshore wind farm, part of the administration’s move away from renewables.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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O'Dell pleaded guilty earlier this year to arson, damage to religious property and obstruction of persons in the free exercise of religious beliefs.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The fire suppression efforts involve 10 engines, six water tenders, four dozers and two hand crews.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Hold platforms and major labels accountable for suppression tactics that disadvantage independent musicians.—
Jared Brenner,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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If fear of embarrassment is influencing how Gen Z engages at work, leaders should name it and offer alternatives.—
Ruth Oh Reitmeier,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Good intentions and moral high ground gave way to national embarrassment.—
Dan Fisher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Inhibition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inhibition. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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