Catharsis 601 Words You Need to Know
/kəˈθɑː.sɪs/ (noun)
Definition
the process of relieving and releasing strong emotions through art such as drama, theater or writing, purification of emotions through art and Greek tragedy, emotional release, cleansing, expurgation, liberation, purgation, relief, purging
Example
A catharsis is an emotional release. According to psychoanalytic theory, this emotional release is linked to a need to relieve unconscious conflicts. For example, experiencing stress over a work-related situation may cause feelings of frustration and tension.
Stress, anxiety, fear, anger, and trauma can cause intense and difficult feelings to build over time. At a certain point, it feels as if there is so much emotion and turmoil that it becomes overwhelming. People may even feel as if they are going to “explode” unless they find a way to release this pent-up emotion.
Source: https://www.verywellmind.com/
Antonyms
affliction, agony
Parts of speech
Adjective: cathartic
Adverb: cathartically
