Discretion
Discretion noun - The checking of one's true feelings and impulses when dealing with others.
Usage example: in that job you'll be expected to show discretion and act like a professional at all times
Inhibition and discretion are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Inhibition" instead a noun "Discretion".
Inhibition
Inhibition noun - The checking of one's true feelings and impulses when dealing with others.
Usage example: an innate inhibition made it difficult for him to tell his girlfriend what he was really feeling
Discretion and inhibition are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Discretion" instead a noun "Inhibition".
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