Associations to the word «Katharsis»

Wiktionary

KATHARSIS, noun. Alternative form of catharsis

Dictionary definition

KATHARSIS, noun. Purging the body by the use of a cathartic to stimulate evacuation of the bowels.
KATHARSIS, noun. (psychoanalysis) purging of emotional tensions.

Wise words

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