Synonyms and Antonyms of catharsis

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1. (noun) catharsis, katharsis, abreaction
(psychoanalysis) purging of emotional tensions
Synonyms: catharsis, katharsis, abreaction, purgation

2. (noun) catharsis, katharsis, purgation
purging the body by the use of a cathartic to stimulate evacuation of the bowels
Synonyms: catharsis, purification, purge, katharsis, abreaction, purging, purgation

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cathari catharism cathars catharsis cathartes aura cathartes cathartic

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