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inhibition vs action

action vs inhibition

inhibition and action both are nouns.

inhibition is not a verb while action is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
inhibition Yes No No No
action Yes No Yes No
As nouns, action is a hypernym of inhibition; that is, action is a word with a broader meaning than inhibition:
  • inhibition: the action of prohibiting or inhibiting or forbidding (or an instance thereof)
  • action: something done (usually as opposed to something said)
inhibition (noun) action (noun)
(psychology) the conscious exclusion of unacceptable thoughts or desires the most important or interesting work or activity in a specific area or field
the action of prohibiting or inhibiting or forbidding (or an instance thereof) a judicial proceeding brought by one party against another; one party prosecutes another for a wrong done or for protection of a right or for prevention of a wrong
the quality of being inhibited something done (usually as opposed to something said)
(physiology) the process whereby nerves can retard or prevent the functioning of an organ or part a military engagement
an act by a government body or supranational organization
the operating part that transmits power to a mechanism
In firearms terminology, the mechanism that handles the ammunition (loads, locks, fires, and extracts the cartridges).
the trait of being active and energetic and forceful
the series of events that form a plot
a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)
the state of being active
inhibition (verb) action (verb)
put in effect
institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against
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