abreaction

/ˌæb.ɹiˈæk.ʃn̩/

æb · ɹIÆK · ʃn̩ (3 syllables)

English Noun

Definition

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

Etymology

Partial calque of German Abreagierung, from ab (“away from”) + Reagierung (“reaction”).