noun
abreaction
Abreaction (noun) means the re-living of an experience with a view to purging its emotional dross.
noun
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The re-living of an experience with a view to purging its emotional dross.
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Etymology
Partial calque of German Abreagierung, from ab (“away from”) + Reagierung (“reaction”).
Synonyms
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Rhymes for abreaction
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
abortion
abrasion
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of abreaction?
"abreaction" (noun) means the re-living of an experience with a view to purging its emotional dross.
What is another word for abreaction?
Other words for "abreaction" include katharsis, catharsis.
