- 1. n. a (usually irritating) impulsive and uncontrollable outburst by a problem child or a neurotic adult Source: wordnet
- 2. n. (psychiatry) the display of previously inhibited emotions (often in actions rather than words); considered to be healthy and therapeutic Source: wordnet
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