katharsis (n.)

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

    [ Syn: catharsis , purgation ]

  2. (psychoanalysis) purging of emotional tensions

    [ Syn: catharsis , abreaction ]

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