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catharsis

/kəˈθɑːsɪs/ /kəˈθɑːɹˌsɪs/

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Catharsis, purification

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).

Examples :

"After witnessing the powerful play about a family overcoming hardship, she felt a profound sense of catharsis, finally able to let go of some of her own pent-up anxieties. "

Après avoir assisté à la pièce poignante sur une famille surmontant les difficultés, elle a ressenti un profond sentiment de catharsis, capable enfin de se libérer d'une partie de ses propres angoisses refoulées.

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Catharsis, purification

Any release of emotional tension to the same effect, more widely.

Examples :

"After a long, stressful day at work, a good cry provided a welcome catharsis. "

Après une longue journée de travail stressante, un bon pleur a procuré une purification bienvenue.

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Catharsis, purification

A purification or cleansing, especially emotional.

Examples :

"After a long argument with her sister, Maria felt a sense of catharsis after finally expressing all her frustrations. "

Après une longue dispute avec sa sœur, Maria a ressenti une catharsis après avoir finalement exprimé toutes ses frustrations.

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Catharsis, purification

Examples :

"After years of silence about the accident, talking openly about it with a therapist finally brought Sarah a feeling of catharsis. "

Après des années de silence sur l'accident, en parler ouvertement avec un thérapeute a finalement apporté à Sarah un sentiment de catharsis.

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Purgation, purification

Purging of the digestive system.

Examples :

"After accidentally swallowing a large amount of cleaning fluid, the doctor recommended immediate catharsis to rid his body of the poison. "

Après avoir accidentellement avalé une grande quantité de liquide de nettoyage, le médecin a recommandé une purgation immédiate pour débarrasser son corps du poison.

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