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1. (n.) catharsis
the purging of the emotions or relieving of emotional tensions, esp. through a work of art, as of tragedy or music.
2. catharsis
Med.
3. catharsis
Psychiatry.
4. catharsis
a discharge of repressed or pent-up emotions resulting in the alleviation of symptoms or the elimination of the condition.
Etymology: (1795–1805; < NL < Gk kátharsis a cleansing, der. of katharós pure)
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1. (noun) catharsis, katharsis, abreaction
(psychoanalysis) purging of emotional tensions
2. (noun) catharsis, katharsis, purgation
purging the body by the use of a cathartic to stimulate evacuation of the bowels
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) catharsis
a natural or artificial purgation of any passage, as of the mouth, bowels, etc
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U.S. National Library of Medicine |
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1. catharsis
The release of ideas, thoughts, and repressed material from the unconscious, accompanied by an emotional response and relief. (From Dorland, 28th ed)
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