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WHAT IS CATHARSIS?
Catharsis is the process of releasing strong or pent-up emotions through art. Aristotle coined the term catharsis—which comes from the Greek kathairein meaning "to cleanse or purge"—to describe the release of emotional tension that he believed spectators experienced while watching dramatic tragedy.
Synonyms:
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psychotherapeutic
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healthful
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conducive to good health of body or mind
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