abreaction [noun]

Definition of abreaction:

(psychoanalysis) purging of emotional tensions

Synonyms of abreaction:

● Catharsis

● Katharsis

● Purgation

● Psychodrama

● Outlet

● Purge

● Purging

● Purification


Opposite/Antonyms of abreaction:

● Rehabilitate

● Dirtying

● Keep down

● Convict


Sentence/Example of abreaction:

Age regression was used to explore the perceived cause of symptoms, and abreaction of the associated emotions was encouraged.