Definitions for catharsis
kəˈθɑr sɪs; -sizcathar·sis

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. catharsis, katharsis, abreactionnoun

   (psychoanalysis) purging of emotional tensions

2. catharsis, katharsis, purgationnoun

   purging the body by the use of a cathartic to stimulate evacuation of the bowels

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 3 votes

1. catharsisnoun

   A release of emotional tension after an overwhelming vicarious experience, resulting in the purging or purification of the emotions, as through watching a dramatic production (especially a tragedy). Coined in this sense by Aristotle.

   Seeing the hero's catharsis helped her deal with the loss of her parents.

2. catharsisnoun

   Any release of emotional tension to the same effect, more widely.

3. catharsisnoun

   A purification or cleansing, especially emotional.

4. catharsisnoun

   A therapeutic technique to relieve tension.

5. catharsisnoun

   Purging of the digestive system.

6. Etymology: From κάθαρσις, from καθαίρω

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1. catharsis

   Catharsis is a psychological term referring to the release or purging of pent-up emotional or psychological tensions, often resulting in a sense of relief or renewal. It is a process of emotional release that can occur through various outlets like expression, art, or experiencing intense emotions in a safe and controlled setting. Catharsis is believed to provide a sense of emotional cleansing and can be therapeutic for individuals in managing and processing their emotions.

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1. Catharsisnoun

   a natural or artificial purgation of any passage, as of the mouth, bowels, etc

2. Etymology: [NL., fr. Gr. . See Cathartic.]

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1. Catharsis

   Catharsis refers to the purification and purgation of emotions—especially pity and fear—through art or to any extreme change in emotion that results in renewal and restoration. It is a metaphor originally used by Aristotle in the Poetics to describe the effects of tragedy on the spectator.

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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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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of catharsis in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of catharsis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of catharsis in a Sentence

1. Tarana Burke:

   This is not a moment to revel in how the mighty have fallen but instead in how the silenced have spoken up, stood together and survived, weinstein's arrest, for the women who have accused Harvey Weinstein and others like them around the world, I'm sure feels like a moment of catharsis and it should serve as a cautionary tale for others like [ Morgan ] Freeman and every day people who toe the line between unacceptable and criminal behavior.

2. David Greenberg:

   We thought that neuroticism would have likely gone one of two ways, either preferring sad music to express their loneliness or preferring upbeat music to shift their mood. Actually, on average, they seem to prefer more intense musical styles, which perhaps reflects inner angst and frustration, that was surprising but people use music in different ways -- some might use it for catharsis, others to change their mood. We'll be looking into that in more detail.

3. Oscar Auliq-Ice:

   Poetry allows poets to convey complex feelings in a concise and artistic manner, making it an effective medium for self-expression and catharsis.

4. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.:

   The limitation of riots, moral questions aside, is that they cannot win and their participants know it. Hence, rioting is not revolutionary but reactionary because it invites defeat. It involves an emotional catharsis, but it must be followed by a sense of futility.

5. Radoslava Habul:

   If those who committed crimes go through the catharsis, we shall accept them and live together.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=catharsis
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Catharsis
3. ^ ChatGPT
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4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catharsis
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=catharsis