definition of
inhibition

[1] #1 inhibition n. [suppression] (psychology) the conscious exclusion of unacceptable thoughts or desires. wn

[2] #2 inhibition n. the quality of being inhibited. wn

[3] #3 inhibition n. (physiology) the process whereby nerves can retard or prevent the functioning of an organ or part; "the inhibition of the heart by the vagus nerve". wn

[4] #4 inhibition n. [prohibition, forbiddance] the action of prohibiting or inhibiting or forbidding (or an instance thereof); "they were restrained by a prohibition in their charter"; "a medical inhibition of alcoholic beverages"; "he ignored his parents' forbiddance". wn