Catharsis Synonyms and Antonyms

kə-thärsĭs
The act or process of discharging bodily wastes or foreign substances
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. purgation
  2. cleansing
  3. katharsis
  4. abreaction
  5. release
  6. elimination
  7. evacuation
  8. excretion
  9. acting-out
  10. psychocatharsis
Antonyms:
  1. dirtying

Words Related to Catharsis

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Catharsis Sentence Examples

  • Music is a means of catharsis for her.

  • Crying is a great catharsis for releasing pain and anger.

  • Emotional catharsis is an important factor in a person's well-being.

  • Laughter can be a catharsis for expressing joy and amusement.

  • Expressing and releasing your deepest emotions, whether positive or negative, is a healing process called catharsis.

More Sentences

Related Articles