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Definition of Katharsis
1. Noun. Purging the body by the use of a cathartic to stimulate evacuation of the bowels.
Exact synonyms: Catharsis, Purgation
Generic synonyms: Purge, Purging
Derivative terms: Cathartic, Purge
Generic synonyms: Purge, Purging
Derivative terms: Cathartic, Purge
2. Noun. (psychoanalysis) purging of emotional tensions.
Exact synonyms: Abreaction, Catharsis
Generic synonyms: Purge, Purging
Category relationships: Analysis, Depth Psychology, Psychoanalysis
Derivative terms: Abreact, Cathartic
Generic synonyms: Purge, Purging
Category relationships: Analysis, Depth Psychology, Psychoanalysis
Derivative terms: Abreact, Cathartic
Definition of Katharsis
1. [n -THARSES]