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psychodrama
noun psy·cho·dra·ma \-ˈdrä-mə, -ˈdra-\
Definition of PSYCHODRAMA
1
: an extemporized dramatization designed to afford catharsis and social relearning for one or more of the participants from whose life history the plot is abstracted
2
: a dramatic narrative or work characterized by psychological overtones
3
: an often ongoing psychological struggle; also : an expression of psychological turmoil
— psy·cho·dra·mat·ic \-drə-ˈma-tik\ adjective
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First Known Use of PSYCHODRAMA
1937
Rhymes with PSYCHODRAMA
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psychodrama
noun psy·cho·dra·ma \ˌsī-kō-ˈdräm-ə, -ˈdram-; ˈsī-kō-ˌdräm-ə, -ˌdram-\
Medical Definition of PSYCHODRAMA
: an extemporized dramatization designed to afford catharsis and social relearning for one or more of the participants from whose life history the plot is abstracted
—psy·cho·dra·mat·ic \-kō-drə-ˈmat-ik\ adjective
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