Catharsis

September 4, 2026 Sonu 1 min read

Catharsis

Noun
भावनात्मक उद्वेगों से मुक्ति पाने की प्रक्रिया
Definition

The process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions.

Contextual Sentence: "Writing poetry served as a catharsis for her after the loss of her loved one."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): Catharsis sounds like 'cat's tears'—imagine a cat releasing pent-up emotions by crying.
Synonyms
purgation release ventilation
Antonyms
repression suppression concealment