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abreaction vs purge

purge vs abreaction

abreaction and purge both are nouns.

abreaction is not a verb while purge is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
abreaction Yes No No No
purge Yes No Yes No
As nouns, purge is a hypernym of abreaction; that is, purge is a word with a broader meaning than abreaction:
  • abreaction: (psychoanalysis) purging of emotional tensions
  • purge: an act of removing by cleansing; ridding of sediment or other undesired elements
Other hypernyms of abreaction include purging.
abreaction (noun) purge (noun)
(psychoanalysis) purging of emotional tensions an act of removing by cleansing; ridding of sediment or other undesired elements
the act of clearing yourself (or another) from some stigma or charge
an abrupt or sudden removal of a person or group from an organization or place
abreaction (verb) purge (verb)
excrete or evacuate (someone's bowels or body)
eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
rid of impurities
rinse, clean, or empty with a liquid
make pure or free from sin or guilt
clear of a charge
oust politically
Difference between abreaction and purge

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