Abreaction
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌæb.ɹiˈæk.ʃn̩/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Abreaction is a noun meaning (psychoanalysis) The re-living of an experience with a view to purging its emotional dross.
Meaning
(psychoanalysis) The re-living of an experience with a view to purging its emotional dross.
Word Forms
- abreactions
Synonyms for abreaction
Depending on context, synonyms include catharsis, katharsis.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include catharsis, katharsis, extrajection, repersonalization, deconfusion, retrospection.
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