[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

katharsis \katharsis\ n.
   purging of emotional tensions; -- usually spelled
   catharsis.

   syn: catharsis, abreaction.
        wordnet 1.5
see also:
catharsis 

[2] : WordNet (r) 2.0

katharsis
     n 1: purging the body by the use of a cathartic to stimulate
          evacuation of the bowels syn: catharsis, purgation
     2: psychoanalysis purging of emotional tensions syn: catharsis,
         abreaction
see also:
catharsis purgation abreaction 

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