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Catharsis
01
(psychology) the process of relieving a complex by bringing it to consciousness and directly addressing it
Example
Writing in a journal can provide a sense of catharsis, allowing individuals to express and process their emotions.
Watching a powerful drama or tragedy in a theater can lead to catharsis, as viewers experience a release of pent-up emotions through the characters' experiences.
After months of stress and anxiety, she found catharsis in painting, using art as an outlet for her feelings.
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purging the body by the use of a cathartic to stimulate evacuation of the bowels
