abreact

/æbˈrækts/

Definitions

1. verb

to release pent-up emotions or feelings, especially through talking or crying

“After the accident, she spent hours abreacting with her friends, finally feeling a sense of relief.”

2. noun

the process of releasing pent-up emotions or feelings, especially through talking or crying

“Her abreaction was evident as she cried uncontrollably in the therapist’s office.”

Synonyms

  • release
  • unburden
  • vent

Antonyms

  • repress
  • suppress