verb
- removes or reduces inhibitions or restraints; causes someone to act more freely or impulsively
Usage: psychology; third person singular present tense
Examples
- Alcohol disinhibits people and makes them more talkative at parties.
- The medication disinhibits certain brain functions.
- Sleep deprivation disinhibits emotional responses.
- The therapy gradually disinhibits the patient’s ability to express feelings.
- Stress sometimes disinhibits aggressive behavior.
- The drug disinhibits the normal fear response in mice.