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katarzis — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • catharsis noun A powerful release of pent-up emotion, often triggered by a dramatic experience like a film, book, or performance.

Senses

katarzis is used for these senses in English:

  • catharsis drama: release of emotional tension

catharsis — full definition

  1. noun A powerful release of pent-up emotion, often triggered by a dramatic experience like a film, book, or performance.
  2. noun More broadly, any process of releasing and clearing out strong emotions.