Catharsis Definition & Meaning
catharsis
- noun
- (psychoanalysis) purging of emotional tensions
- purging the body by the use of a cathartic to stimulate evacuation of the bowels
"Catharsis" in song lyrics
See how catharsis is used in real songs:
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"like mold in the wall of my apartment - catharsis"
GDP — Carbon Footprint -
"abreaction and catharsis"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with catharsis
Usage tips for "catharsis"
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