Disinhibit

Pronunciation: /ˈdɪsˈˌɪnhɪbət/

Disinhibit (verb)

  1. To make someone act more freely by reducing fear, shame, or rules that usually stop them.
  2. To lower a person’s natural tendency to hold back, so they speak or behave with less caution.
  3. To cause a chemical effect that weakens normal control over behaviour, leading to freer actions.

Examples

  • The joke disinhibits him, so he speaks more freely.
  • Music can disinhibit people and make them act less formally.