abreaction
(ab-re-ac-tion)
4 syllables
Definition
noun. release of emotional tension achieved through recalling a repressed traumatic experience.
Example Sentence
It took months to unearth an abreaction in psychotherapy.
Synonyms
release of emotions; purging; purification
Antonyms
to hold emotions in
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