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disinhibit
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dis·in·hib·it  (dsn-hbt)
tr.v. dis·in·hib·it·ed, dis·in·hib·it·ing, dis·in·hib·its
To free from inhibitions.


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The issue of the experimental manipulation giving permission relates to the difficulty of distinguishing activating effects of emotional stimuli from disinhibiting effects.
Sexual behavior and responsiveness to sexual stimuli following ... by Laan, Ellen / The Journal of Sex Research
Such findings, bolstered by the widely held belief that alcohol is disinhibiting, have led researchers and clinicians to conclude that drinking or drug use is a cause of risky sexual practices.
Adolescent drinking and sex: findings from a daily diary study by Rainey, Damien / Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health
Many rapes by strangers are by gangs of males, suggesting the effects of imitation and group support as disinhibiting.
The acquisition of beliefs that promote subjective well-being by Stern, Louis / Journal of Instructional Psychology
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