A feeling of self-conscious restraint that limits natural behavior

• Embarrassment or fear that holds someone back socially

The act of hindering, restraining, or preventing an action

• A check on activity or process

Reduction or stoppage of biological, chemical, or neural activity

• Decreased enzyme or neuron activity due to an inhibitor or signal

A writ from a higher court ordering a lower court to stop

• An order to stay or suspend proceedings

Withdrawal of a judge or official from a case for conflict

• Self-disqualification from involvement