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disinhibition

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dis·in·hi·bi·tion  (dsn-h-bshn, -n--, ds-n-)
n.
1. Loss of inhibition, as through the influence of external stimuli such as drugs or alcohol, or as a result of brain damage.
2. Unrestrained behavior resulting from a lessening or loss of inhibitions or a disregard of cultural constraints.
disinhibition [ˌdɪsɪnɪˈbɪʃən -ɪnhɪ-]
n
(Psychology) Psychol a temporary loss of inhibition, caused by an outside stimulus such as alcohol or a drug


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