catharsis
ca
thar
ˈθɑr
thaar
sis
səs
sēs
British pronunciation
/kæθˈɑːsɪs/

Definition & Meaning of "catharsis"in English

Catharsis
01

(psychology) the process of relieving a complex by bringing it to consciousness and directly addressing it

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Writing in a journal can provide a sense of catharsis, allowing individuals to express and process their emotions.
02

the cleansing of the bowels by using a substance that causes evacuation

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The doctor recommended catharsis to treat the patient's constipation.
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