Disinhibition and Refrainment

Disinhibition

Definitions of Disinhibition not found.

Refrainment is an antonym for disinhibition.

Refrainment

Refrainment noun - The checking of one's true feelings and impulses when dealing with others.
Usage example: students in the class should show some generosity and refrainment when critiquing the work of their fellow photographers

Disinhibition is an antonym for refrainment.
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