Synonyms for catharsis
kəˈθɑr sɪs; -sizcathar·sis

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1. catharsis, katharsis, abreactionnoun

   (psychoanalysis) purging of emotional tensions

   Synonyms:
   katharsis, abreaction, purgation

2. catharsis, katharsis, purgationnoun

   purging the body by the use of a cathartic to stimulate evacuation of the bowels

   Synonyms:
   purification, purge, katharsis, abreaction, purging, purgation

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1. Nick Bunker:

   I do n’t think fall 2021 is going to give us the catharsis we were waiting for.

2. David Greenberg:

   We thought that neuroticism would have likely gone one of two ways, either preferring sad music to express their loneliness or preferring upbeat music to shift their mood. Actually, on average, they seem to prefer more intense musical styles, which perhaps reflects inner angst and frustration, that was surprising but people use music in different ways -- some might use it for catharsis, others to change their mood. We'll be looking into that in more detail.

3. Oscar Auliq-Ice:

   Poetry allows poets to convey complex feelings in a concise and artistic manner, making it an effective medium for self-expression and catharsis.

4. Samantha Bee:

   We really are trying to provide a catharsis for ourselves first and foremost.

5. Tarana Burke:

   This is not a moment to revel in how the mighty have fallen but instead in how the silenced have spoken up, stood together and survived, weinstein's arrest, for the women who have accused Harvey Weinstein and others like them around the world, I'm sure feels like a moment of catharsis and it should serve as a cautionary tale for others like [ Morgan ] Freeman and every day people who toe the line between unacceptable and criminal behavior.