noun
abreaction
Abreaction (noun) means (psychology) The release of built-up stress by recalling and reliving a difficult past experience.
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(psychology) The release of built-up stress by recalling and reliving a difficult past experience.
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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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Rhymes for abreaction
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of abreaction?
"abreaction" (noun) means (psychology) The release of built-up stress by recalling and reliving a difficult past experience.
What is another word for abreaction?
Other words for "abreaction" include katharsis, catharsis.
