Found 2 items, similar to katharsis.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: katharsis 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]
English → English (gcide) Definition: katharsis katharsis \katharsis\ n. purging of emotional tensions; -- usually spelled catharsis. Syn: catharsis, abreaction. [WordNet 1.5]