Catharsis

//kəˈθɑːsɪs//

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Noun

The word "catharsis" can be used as a noun.

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Derived Terms

hemocatharsis hypercatharsis

Context

drama medicine psychoanalysis psychology

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abreaction cathartic cleansing digestive drama emotion emotional overwhelm purge purification release system technique tension therapeutic tragedy vicarious

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