cathersist ( synonym found)
Definition of cathersist:

°(drama) A release of emotional tension after an overwhelming vicarious experience, resulting in the purging or purification of the emotions, as through watching a dramatic production (especially a tragedy). Coined in this sense by Aristotle.
"Seeing the hero's catharsis helped her deal with the loss of her parents."
°Any release of emotional tension to the same effect, more widely.
Definition of cathersist:

°(drama) A release of emotional tension after an overwhelming vicarious experience, resulting in the purging or purification of the emotions, as through watching a dramatic production (especially a tragedy). Coined in this sense by Aristotle.
"Seeing the hero's catharsis helped her deal with the loss of her parents."
°Any release of emotional tension to the same effect, more widely.
Back to Top