katharsis n purging the body by the use of a cathartic to stimulate evacuation of the bowels n (psychoanalysis) purging of emotional tensions Usage(s) Aristotle's famous theory of dramatic katharsis, according to which men are supposed to purge themselves of dismal emotions by witnessing the enactment of tragedies still more . And the katharsis fades in the warm . Synonym(s) catharsis purgation abreaction
News & Articles katharsis Exhibit exploring Mexican "Lucha Libra" opens June 30 at MOLAA The Museum of Latin American Art's latest exhibit is "Katharsis," potographs and film clips from the Photography Collection of the Fundación Televisa. June 20, 2013 - LA.com