catharsis

• Nom désignant le processus de libération et, par conséquent, de soulagement d'émotions fortes ou refoulées, souvent par l'art, le drame ou la thérapie psychologique.

A noun referring to the process of releasing and thereby providing relief from strong or repressed emotions, often through art, drama, or psychological therapy.

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1. Emotional releaseC1formal

   The process of releasing and thereby providing relief from strong or repressed emotions.

   Catharsis (libération émotionnelle)

   • Crying can be a form of catharsis after a stressful day.
   • Therapy often provides a safe space for emotional catharsis.
   • Writing in a journal helped her achieve a sense of catharsis.

   Synonymesabreactioncleansingdischargepurgationpurgingpurificationreleasereliefventing

2. Artistic purificationC2formal

   The purification or purging of emotions (like pity and fear) through art, especially drama.

   Catharsis artistique

   • Aristotle described catharsis as the effect of tragedy on the audience.
   • The film's ending provided a powerful catharsis for viewers.
   • Many find catharsis in listening to deeply emotional music.

   Synonymescleansingpurgationpurgingpurification