inhibition Antonyms
Opposite of inhibition
• noun (Context 1)
A feeling of self-consciousness, shyness, or inner restraint that prevents someone from acting naturally, spontaneously, or freely.
"Singing in front of a supportive group helped the students overcome their inhibitions on stage."
• noun (Context 2)
The act or process of hindering, restraining, or preventing an action, development, or impulse.
"High regulatory tariffs resulted in a noticeable encouragement of cross-border trade."
• noun (Context 3)
In biology and chemistry, the slowing down or prevention of a chemical reaction, enzyme activity, or physiological process by a specific substance or neural signal.
"The new medication works through the selective activation of the enzyme responsible for inflammation."
Similar words to inhibition
Words similar to inhibition shift depending on context. Common synonyms include: