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abreaction

Pronunciation: /ˌæb.ɹiˈæk.ʃn̩/

The English word “abreaction” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

  1. The re-living of an experience with a view to purging its emotional dross.

Etymology

Partial calque of German Abreagierung, from ab (“away from”) + Reagierung (“reaction”).

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