CATHARSES Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word catharses. (close relations)
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| abreaction | nounn | |||||
noun • (psychoanalysis) purging of emotional tensions | ||||||
| purgation | nounn | |||||
noun • purging the body by the use of a cathartic to stimulate evacuation of the bowels • a ceremonial cleansing from defilement or uncleanness by the performance of appropriate rites • the act of clearing yourself (or another) from some stigma or charge | ||||||
| cleansing | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • the act of making something clean adjective satellite • cleansing the body by washing; especially ritual washing of e.g. hands • acting like an antiseptic | ||||||
| purging | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
adjective • serving to purge or rid of sin noun • an act of removing by cleansing; ridding of sediment or other undesired elements • the act of clearing yourself (or another) from some stigma or charge | ||||||
| release | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • merchandise issued for sale or public showing (especially a record or film) • the act of liberating someone or something • a process that liberates or discharges something • an announcement distributed to members of the press in order to supplement or replace an oral presentation • the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart) • euphemistic expressions for death • a legal document evidencing the discharge of a debt or obligation • a device that when pressed will release part of a mechanism • activity that frees or expresses creative energy or emotion • the act of allowing a fluid to escape • a formal written statement of relinquishment • (music) the act or manner of terminating a musical phrase or tone verb • release, as from one's grip • grant freedom to; free from confinement • let (something) fall or spill from a container • prepare and issue for public distribution or sale • eliminate (a substance) • generate and separate from cells or bodily fluids • make (information) available for publication • part with a possession or right • release (gas or energy) as a result of a chemical reaction or physical decomposition • make (assets) available | ||||||
| relief | nounn | |||||
noun • the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced • the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress) • (law) redress awarded by a court • someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult) • assistance in time of difficulty • a pause for relaxation • a change for the better • aid for the aged or indigent or handicapped • the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance) • sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background • the act of freeing a city or town that has been besieged | ||||||
| venting | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the act of venting | ||||||
| katharsis | nounn | |||||
noun • purging the body by the use of a cathartic to stimulate evacuation of the bowels • (psychoanalysis) purging of emotional tensions | ||||||
