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allay vs abreact

abreact vs allay

allay and abreact both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
allay No No Yes No
abreact No No Yes No
As verbs, abreact is a hyponym of allay; that is, abreact is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than allay:
  • allay: lessen the intensity of or calm
  • abreact: discharge bad feelings or tension through verbalization
allay (verb) abreact (verb)
satisfy (thirst) discharge bad feelings or tension through verbalization
lessen the intensity of or calm
Difference between allay and abreact

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