Definition & Meaning of "catharsis"in English

Catharsis

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

Grammatical Information

Animacy status

Abstract

Composition

Compound

Uncountable

singular

not gender specific

Examples

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

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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