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Katharsis

Noun:

1. A purging or purification of emotions.

Example sentence:

After the intense therapy session, she felt a great sense of katharsis as she let go of her pent-up anger and sadness.

Noun:

2. In Ancient Greek drama, the purgation of emotions experienced by the audience through the depiction of powerful and cathartic events.

Example sentence:

The tragic play's final scene brought about a collective katharsis among the audience, leaving them emotionally moved and reflecting on the human condition.

Noun:

3. A feeling of extreme relief or release.

Example sentence:

Finishing her last exam brought a sense of katharsis, as if a weight had been lifted off her shoulders.

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