inhibition
Example Sentences
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Surely as the problems its families and couples think they’ve left behind catch up to them, others that have been long-gestating are coaxed into view by the warm atmosphere and relaxed inhibitions.
From Salon
The exercise is supposed to help us embrace our body’s capacity for pleasure, shed sexual shame and detonate inhibitions.
From Los Angeles Times
"All the inhibitions are gone, they put on the costume and become a big, bright character. I think that's a large appeal."
From BBC
The drug can spur patients away from inhibition and anxiety, which can be useful for therapists trying to get someone to open up.
From Salon
We set up an inhibition assay in test tubes.
From Salon
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