강력하거나 억압된 감정을 표출함으로써 얻는 정신적 안도감이나 정화.
The process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions.
예문:
"Sharing her story with the support group provided a profound catharsis that helped her heal."
"The long, intense cry felt like a necessary catharsis after weeks of holding back her grief."
비극과 같은 예술 작품을 통해 관객이 느끼는 두려움과 연민의 정화 작용.
The purification or purgation of the emotions (especially pity and fear) primarily through art or tragedy.
예문:
"Aristotle argued that the purpose of tragedy is to evoke catharsis in the audience."
"The film's resolution failed to provide the emotional catharsis the viewers expected."
의학적으로 하제를 사용하거나 자연스럽게 장 내용물을 배출하는 일.
The act or process of purging the bowels; purgation.
예문:
"The physician recommended a natural fiber supplement to aid in physical catharsis."
"In ancient medical texts, catharsis was often prescribed to balance the body's humors."