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Catharsis or katharsis is from the Ancient Greek word , , meaning 'purification' or 'cleansing', commonly used to refer to the purification and purgation of thoughts and emotions by way of expressing them. The desired result is an emotional state of renewal and restoration.

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Catharsis is the process of purifying and releasing pent-up thoughts and emotions by expressing them, whether through talking, writing, art, or other means. The goal is to achieve a feeling of emotional renewal and relief by getting these feelings out rather than keeping them bottled up inside.

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