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inhibition in German

inhibition in German is Hemmung, Unterdrückung — inhibition means a feeling of self-consciousness or fear that stops someone acting freely.

inhibition in German

Hemmung
noun
The act of inhibiting.
Unterdrückung
noun
The act of inhibiting.

What does "inhibition" mean?

  1. noun A feeling of self-consciousness or fear that stops someone acting freely.
    "Stage fright is really just an inhibition about performing in front of others."
  2. noun In science, the act of slowing or blocking a process or reaction.
    "The enzyme works through the inhibition of bacterial growth."
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inhibition in a sentence

  • Stage fright is really just an inhibition about performing in front of others.
  • The therapy helped him lose his inhibitions around public speaking.
  • The enzyme works through the inhibition of bacterial growth.
  • Researchers studied the inhibition of the virus by the new drug.

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What is "inhibition" in German?

"inhibition" in German is Hemmung, Unterdrückung. inhibition means: A feeling of self-consciousness or fear that stops someone acting freely.

How do you use "inhibition" in a sentence?

Example: "Stage fright is really just an inhibition about performing in front of others." In German, "inhibition" is Hemmung, Unterdrückung.

Are there other ways to say "inhibition" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "inhibition": Hemmung, Unterdrückung.

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