abreaction
2 synonyms for abreaction, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — (psychology) The release of built-up stress by recalling and reliving a difficult past experience.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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Etymology
Abreaction is a partial calque of German Abreagierung, built from ab (“away from”) and Reagierung (“reaction”).
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