noun 1. the process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions. "music is a means of catharsis for them" synonyms: purging, purgation, purification, cleansing, release, relief, emotional release, freeing, deliverance, exorcism, ridding; More
2. RARE • MEDICINE purgation.
use over time for: catharsis
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