inhibición

Definitions of inhibición
  1. noun
    (psychology) the conscious exclusion of unacceptable thoughts or desires
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    type of:
    abstinencia
    act or practice of refraining from indulging an appetite
  2. noun
    the quality of being inhibited
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    types:
    tabú
    an inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion
    type of:
    contención, templanza
    discipline in personal and social activities
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