abreaction
nounfemininetécnico/ɐbʁiɐˈsɐ̃w̃/rare
ab-re·a·ção
Definition
(Psychoanalysis) The process of releasing repressed emotions by reliving a traumatic event.
The technique of abreaction was used to treat the trauma.
The patient experienced an abreaction during the session.
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Common collocations
technique of abreactioninduce an abreaction
Etymology
Do alemão 'Ab-reaktion', através do inglês 'abreaction'.