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Catharsis

Noun

Sense 1: A purification or cleansing of the emotions, especially through art or dramatic performance.

Example Sentence: After a long and stressful day, watching a tear-jerking movie provided her with catharsis, allowing her to release her pent-up emotions.

Sense 2: The process of releasing repressed emotions or experiences for therapeutic purposes.

Example Sentence: Through intense discussions and reflection, the therapy session helped him achieve a catharsis, enabling him to confront and overcome his deepest fears.

Adjective

Sense 1: Describing something that provides a profound emotional relief or release.

Example Sentence: Writing in her journal became a catharsis for her, as she poured her deepest thoughts onto the paper, finding solace and clarity.

Sense 2: Indicating the emotional impact a piece of art, performance, or experience has on the audience.

Example Sentence: The catharsis experienced by the viewers during the gallery exhibition demonstrated the artist's ability to evoke strong emotions through their artwork.

Verb

Sense 1: To experience or undergo a process of emotional release or relief.

Example Sentence: Crying can often help to catharsis one's grief and allow for healing.