Vent; Expression of emotion; Vent; Emotional purification (influenced by art)

What does catharsis mean?

Ventilating variant form

Plural: laxatives

Confusable words: catharsis

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Chinese etymology

Vent vent

The etymology is unknown, which was created by the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle. The etymology is the same as the common English name Catherine.

Venting usage and example sentences

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As far as susan boyle is concerned, it brings tears, joy and gripping collective catharsis.

Take Boyle's case as an example, this kind of collision brings tears, excitement and collective spiritual catharsis.

Especially for Eurosceptics, this is a moment of catharsis after decades of suspicion and resentment.

Especially for Eurosceptics, after decades of suspicion and resentment, this is a moment of catharsis.

Many people believe in the "catharsis hypothesis" and think that expressing anger is healthy and can relieve their emotions.

Many people believe in "venting theory" and think that venting anger is beneficial to mental health and releasing their emotions.

These broadcasts show that Pyongyang is preparing for the country's catharsis moment.

Television reports say Pyongyang is preparing for the moment of spiritual purification.

In this movie, the boy Victor refused his father's advice to play ball and hid in the attic with his regenerated dog. Is this another form of catharsis?

In this movie, Victor, a boy, plays football against his father's advice and hides in the attic with his resurrected puppy. Is this another way for him to vent his emotions?