catharsis

Definition of Catharsis in English :

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Noun

1. abreaction, catharsis, katharsis

(psychoanalysis) purging of emotional tensions

2. catharsis, katharsis, purgation

purging the body by the use of a cathartic to stimulate evacuation of the bowels

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Catharsis

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noun plural -ses

1.

(in Aristotelian literary criticism) the purging or purification of the emotions through the evocation of pity and fear, as in tragedy

2. psychoanalysis

the bringing of repressed ideas or experiences into consciousness, thus relieving tensions

Catharsis

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noun

1.

purgation, esp. of the bowels

2.

the purifying of the emotions or relieving of emotional tensions, esp. by art; concept applied originally by Aristotle to the effect of tragic drama on the audience

3. Psychiatry

the alleviation of fear, problems, and complexes by bringing them to consciousness or giving them expression

Catharsis

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n. pl. ca·thar·ses (-sēz)

1. Medicine Purgation, especially for the digestive system.

2. A purifying or figurative cleansing of the emotions, especially pity and fear, described by Aristotle as an effect of tragic drama on its audience.

3. A release of emotional tension, as after an overwhelming experience, that restores or refreshes the spirit.

4. Psychology

a. A technique used to relieve tension and anxiety by bringing repressed feelings and fears to consciousness.

b. The therapeutic result of this process; abreaction.

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