 catharsis |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (psychoanalysis) purging of emotional tensions | |
| Synonyms: | abreaction katharsis | |
| Related terms: | purge psychoanalysis | |
| 2. | [ noun ] purging the body by the use of a cathartic to stimulate evacuation of the bowels | |
| Synonyms: | purgation katharsis | |
| Related terms: | purge purge | |
| Similar spelling: |
cathars catharism Catharacta |
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