Meaning of the word catharsis in English
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catharsis
US /kəˈθɑːr.sɪs/
UK /kəˈθɑːr.sɪs/
Noun
1.
the process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions.
Example:
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Writing in her journal was a form of catharsis for her.
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The play provided a powerful emotional catharsis for the audience.
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