noun

reliving

Reliving (noun) means the act of experiencing a past event again, often in memory. Example: “The therapy involved reliving the traumatic event in a safe setting.”

noun

The act of experiencing a past event again, often in memory.

"The therapy involved reliving the traumatic event in a safe setting."

How to use reliving

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe act of relive.

Word forms

relivings plural

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re-experiencing

Rhymes for reliving

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Frequently asked questions

What does “reliving” mean?

The word “reliving” means the act of experiencing a past event again, often in memory. In plain terms, the act of relive.

How do you use “reliving” in a sentence?

Here is “reliving” used in a sentence: “The therapy involved reliving the traumatic event in a safe setting.”

What part of speech is “reliving”?

“Reliving” is a noun.

What is the meaning of reliving?

"reliving" (noun) means the act of experiencing a past event again, often in memory.