catharsis
Day 10Level 1kuh-THAHR-sihs
purification of emotions
purification of emotions; cleansing
Part of Speech: noun
Synonyms:
purgation, release
Example Sentence:
The man puts himself through a severe physical catharsis as retribution for sins committed.
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