abreacted
|ab-react-ed|
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/ˌæbriˈæktɪd/
(abreact)
release repressed emotions
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abreact' originates from German, specifically the word 'abreagieren,' where 'ab-' meant 'away' and 'reagieren' meant 'to react.'
Historical Evolution
'abreagieren' transformed into the English word 'abreact' in the early 20th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to react away,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'expressing repressed emotions.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'abreact'.
She abreacted her childhood trauma during therapy.
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Last updated: 2025/04/05 23:06