Lexicon

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Ab Ac Ad Ai Al Am An Ar As Au
Abre Abro

Abreaction

noun

  1. the expression and emotional discharge of unconscious material (such as a repressed idea or emotion) by verbalization especially in the presence of a therapist

[Always Coming Home — Ursula K. Le Guin]

Abrogate

trans. verb

  1. formal : to abolish by authoritative action : ANNUL abrogate a treaty
  2. formal : to treat as nonexistent : to fail to do what is required by (something, such as a responsibility) The company’s directors are accused of abrogating their responsibilities.
  3. formal : to suppress or prevent (a biological function or process and especially an immune response

[Beowulf — Trans. Maria Dahvana Headley]