verb
- to remove or reduce inhibitions or restraints
Usage: psychology; formal
Examples
- Alcohol can disinhibit people and make them act more boldly.
- The therapy aimed to disinhibit her creative expression.
- Certain medications may disinhibit aggressive behaviors.
- The relaxed atmosphere helped disinhibit the shy students.
- Brain injuries can sometimes disinhibit emotional responses.
- The workshop was designed to disinhibit participants’ fear of public speaking.