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abreaction in Dutch

abreaction in Dutch is afreagering, emotionele ontlading — abreaction means (psychology) The release of built-up stress by recalling and reliving a difficult past experience.

abreaction in Dutch

afreagering
noun
(psychoanalysis) The re-living of an experience with a view to purging its emotional dross. [First attested in the early 20th century.]
emotionele ontlading
noun
(psychoanalysis) The re-living of an experience with a view to purging its emotional dross. [First attested in the early 20th century.]

What does "abreaction" mean?

  1. noun (psychology) The release of built-up stress by recalling and reliving a difficult past experience.
    "The therapist said the patient's tears were a healthy abreaction."
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abreaction in a sentence

  • The therapist said the patient's tears were a healthy abreaction.
  • After the abreaction, he felt lighter and calmer for the first time.

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What is "abreaction" in Dutch?
"abreaction" in Dutch is afreagering, emotionele ontlading. abreaction means: (psychology) The release of built-up stress by recalling and reliving a difficult past experience.
How do you use "abreaction" in a sentence?
Example: "The therapist said the patient's tears were a healthy abreaction." In Dutch, "abreaction" is afreagering, emotionele ontlading.
Are there other ways to say "abreaction" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "abreaction": afreagering, emotionele ontlading.
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