catharsis
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thar
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sis
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tarsus

Definition & Meaning of "catharsis"in English

Catharsis
01

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

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
Examples
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 

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