INHIBITIONS Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

inhibitions

noun

plural of inhibition

as in obstacles

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 inhibitions As art and its creators have shed their inhibitions in this post-Sadean world, politicians and cultural commentators have reliably lined up to condemn this total freedom of expression as being dangerous to society. — Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2026 Put inhibitions aside to experience the latest episode of Doc Talk, hosted by John Ridley (12 Years a Slave, Shirley), and Matt Carey, Deadline’s senior documentary editor. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 30 June 2026 The little people are being menaced by a dark force—a force with power, money, and very few moral inhibitions. — Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 4 June 2026 Shrug off inhibitions and break the ice as the moon and Uranus harmonize. — Usa Today, USA Today, 4 June 2026 Beyondthe security gates and ID checkpoints, inhibitions loosen and time flows differently. — Tristan Bove, Fortune, 6 May 2026 However, the unique culture of our city often overpowers these inhibitions, and the sight of NYPD officers patrolling as modern-day knights on horseback is a reassuring testament to that strength. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026 Whereas Phoebe lacks inhibitions, Valerie is plagued by them, and the contrasting sitcom formats of Friends (multi-cam) and The Comeback (mockumentary) call for totally different performance styles. — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 6 Apr. 2026 Each spring, otherwise reasonable home cooks lose all inhibitions at the first sight of ramps at the farmers market. — Kelly Vaughan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026

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Noun

If the state case does go forward after the likely appeals are exhausted, there are obstacles that could get in the way of a potential trial.

— Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026
If trading partners try to mount further obstacles to Chinese exports, Beijing could turn to tools of economic coercion, such as restricted access to refined critical minerals, to compel other countries to keep their markets open.

— Michael B. G. Froman, Foreign Affairs, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of obstacles

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For 35 years, the mobile clinic has been going into Boston's underserved communities to bring free health screenings and medical advice to people who may have numerous hurdles to find it.

— Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
For some districts like Kalangala — a PURPOSE 1 trial site that wasn't included in the country's initial rollout — the oral route remains but long-standing hurdles persist.

— Michal Ruprecht, NPR, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of hurdles

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The physical barriers – like walls and fencing – will be more prominent outside the park, according to current plans.

— Ashley Killough, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
Discover the three invisible barriers that hold back high achievers and how to reframe each situation, with tips from negotiation expert Kwame Christian.

— Courtney Connley-Hampton, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of barriers

Noun

State justice officials also claimed that Menlo Park forced the developers to pay the city attorney’s legal bills in supporting the municipality’s obstructions against the project.

— George Avalos, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026
The tip of a needle can also be helpful for clearing obstructions in the filter.

— Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 July 2026

Definition of obstructions

Noun

Sitting around a table in the soundstage where the pilot for I Love Lucy was filmed, the six of them tailored the roles to the actors and infused the script with arguments, embarrassments, and confessions from their own relationships.

— Eliana Dockterman, Time, 26 June 2026
The order to whitewash America’s historic sites of anything less than rosy about the nation’s past has led to some predictable embarrassments.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 June 2026

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