katharsis

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Noun katharsis has 2 senses

catharsis, katharsis, purgation - purging the body by the use of a cathartic to stimulate evacuation of the bowels
--₁ is a kind of purge, purging
catharsis, katharsis, abreaction - (psychoanalysis) purging of emotional tensions
--₂ is a kind of purge, purging

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Katharsis

Noun:

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:

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:

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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