catharsis (24 synonym found)

Catharsis has 24 synonyms. The top synonyms for catharsis are voidance, turistas, trots, surcease, steam cleaning, shits, runs, release therapy and 16 more. Another word for catharsis is voidance. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for catharsis?

A common synonym for catharsis is voidance. Other synonyms include turistas, trots, surcease, steam cleaning.

How many synonyms does catharsis have?

Catharsis has 24 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does catharsis mean?

(n): 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 traged

Definition of catharsis:

(n) : 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; any release of emotional tension to the same effect, more widely
"seeing the hero's catharsis helped her deal with the loss of her parents."
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Definition of catharsis:

(n) : 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; any release of emotional tension to the same effect, more widely
"seeing the hero's catharsis helped her deal with the loss of her parents."
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