1. (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
2. (noun) purification, purgation
a ceremonial cleansing from defilement or uncleanness by the performance of appropriate rites
Synonyms: purgation, purging, purge, refining, katharsis, refinement, catharsis, purification
3. (noun) purge, purging, purgation
the act of clearing yourself (or another) from some stigma or charge
Synonyms: catharsis, purification, purge, katharsis, purging, purgation
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