disinhibition

dis·in·hi·bi·tion | \ (ˌ)dis-ˌin-(h)ə-ˈbi-shən

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Definition of disinhibition

: loss or reduction of an inhibition (as by the action of interfering stimuli or events) disinhibition of a reflex disinhibition of violent tendencies

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Recent Examples on the Web Online platforms also trigger disinhibition causing people to act with greater intensity and frequency online than in person. — Krista Kafer, The Denver Post, "Kafer: Trolling of Shanann Watts’ family exposes the other dark web," 25 July 2019 The disinhibition is part of why many people like alcohol. — German Lopez, Vox, "We need to talk about Brett Kavanaugh and alcohol," 27 Sep. 2018 Her social disinhibition is a problem, but loneliness can be destructive, too. — New York Times, "Should I Tell My Hosts About My Medical Marijuana?," 29 May 2018 Much more rarely — in between 1 and 4 percent of users — Ambien has been associated with odd behavioral and psychiatric side effects, including hallucinations, disorientation, and disinhibition. — Julia Belluz, Vox, "Roseanne’s flimsy defense for her racist tweet: Ambien," 30 May 2018 Some researchers, however, believe that autistic traits, in conjunction with psychotic symptoms, can contribute to the disinhibition that precipitates predatory aggression. — James D. Walsh, Daily Intelligencer, "A Son Took His Mother Out Fishing. She Never Came Back.," 23 Jan. 2018

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