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abreaction

/ˌæb.ɹiˈæk.ʃn̩/

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

Examples :

"During her therapy session, the patient experienced a powerful abreaction, reliving the traumatic car accident and finally releasing years of pent-up fear and grief. "
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Related Words

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patient noun

/ˈpeɪʃənt/

A person or animal who receives treatment from a doctor or other medically educated person.

"The patient followed the doctor's instructions carefully. "

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therapy noun

/ˈθɛɹ.ə.pi/

Attempted remediation of a health problem following a diagnosis, usually synonymous with treatment.

"After the doctor diagnosed her with depression, she started therapy to help her feel better. "

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session noun

/ˈsɛʃən/

An informal gathering of musicians to play music, especially improvised jazz or a similar genre.

"The musicians held a jam session in the park, playing improvised jazz tunes. "

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accident noun

/ˈæk.sə.dənt/

An unexpected event with negative consequences occurring without the intention of the one suffering the consequences.

"to die by an accident"

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powerful adjective

/ˈpaʊəfl/ /ˈpaʊɚfəl/

Having, or capable of exerting power, potency or influence.

"The new school principal is a powerful advocate for student success. "

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releasing verb

/rɪˈliːsɪŋ/ /riˈliːsɪŋ/

To let go (of); to cease to hold or contain.

"He released his grasp on the lever."

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experience noun

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪəns/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.əns/

The effect upon the judgment or feelings produced by any event, whether witnessed or participated in; personal and direct impressions as contrasted with description or fancies; personal acquaintance; actual enjoyment or suffering.

"It was an experience he would not soon forget."

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purging noun

/ˈpɜːrdʒɪŋ/

The process or act of purging, such as by the use of a purgative.

"After eating something that made her stomach upset, Maria resorted to the unpleasant purging to feel better. "

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reliving verb

/ˌriːˈlɪvɪŋ/ /riˈlɪvɪŋ/

To experience (something) again; to live over again.

"I relive that horrible accident every night and wake screaming."

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traumatic adjective

/tɹɔˈmætɪk/ /tɹəˈmætɪk/

Of, caused by, or causing trauma.

"The car accident was a traumatic experience for the young boy. "

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emotional adjective

/ɪˈməʊʃnəl/ /iˈmoʊʃənəl/

Of or relating to the emotions.

"emotional crisis"

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experienced verb

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪənst/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.ənst/

To observe certain events; undergo a certain feeling or process; or perform certain actions that may alter one or contribute to one's knowledge, opinions, or skills.

"I experienced a lot of new things during my summer vacation. "