Meanings
nounmental block (countable and uncountable, plural mental blocks)
plural mental blocks
- countableuncountablehuman sciencesRepression of painful thoughts.
His mental block is due to a childhood trauma which he will not confront.
- countableuncountablehuman sciencesInability to continue a train of thought.
Synonyms & antonyms
nounan inability to remember or think of something you normally can do; often caused by emotional tension
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