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Definisjon av catharsis

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Noun
catharsis - (psychoanalysis) purging of emotional tensions
katharsis, abreaction
purging, purge an abrupt or sudden removal of a person or group from an organization or place; "he died in a purge by Stalin"
depth psychology, psychoanalysis, analysis a set of techniques for exploring underlying motives and a method of treating various mental disorders; based on the theories of Sigmund Freud; "his physician recommended psychoanalysis"
catharsis - purging the body by the use of a cathartic to stimulate evacuation of the bowels
katharsis, purgation
purging, purge an abrupt or sudden removal of a person or group from an organization or place; "he died in a purge by Stalin"
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Substantiv
catharsis - A release of emotional tension after an overwhelming vicarious experience, resulting in the purging or purification of the emotions, as through watching a dramatic production especially a tragedy. Coined in this sense by Aristotle.
catharsis - Any release of emotional tension to the same effect, more widely.
catharsis - A purification or cleansing, especially emotional.
catharsis - A therapeutic technique to relieve tension.
catharsis - Purging of the digestive system.

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  • Catharsis or katharsis is a Greek word meaning "cleansing" or "purging". It is derived from the verb καθαίρειν, kathairein, "to purify, purge," and it is related to the adjective καθαρός, katharos, "pure or clean.".

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  • catharsis
    Purging of the digestive system.
  • catharsis
    The release of ideas, thoughts, and repressed material from the unconscious, accompanied by an emotional response and relief.

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