🌊catharsis

noun
/kəˈθɑːrsɪs/

Meaning

The process of releasing strong emotions, providing relief.

Example Sentences

Writing in her diary was a form of catharsis for her.

Synonyms

release, relief, cleansing, purging, venting

Antonyms

suppression, repression

Collocations

emotional catharsis, catharsis through art, cathartic release

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