KATHARSIS

• (noun) (psychoanalysis) purging of emotional tensions

  synonyms : abreaction , catharsis

  Aristotle says that the aim of tragedy is catharsis of emotions. -added by Aswathy_inlas

• (noun) purging the body by the use of a cathartic to stimulate evacuation of the bowels

  synonyms : catharsis , purgation

  Doctors advice the patient to undergo before the operation. -added by Aswathy_inlas

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