ca·thar·sis 
/kəˈθɑɚsɪs/ noun
/kəˈθɑɚsɪs/ noun formal : the act or process of releasing a strong emotion (such as pity or fear) especially by expressing it in an art form [noncount] ▪ Acting is a means of catharsis for her. [singular] ▪ Painting/music/writing is a catharsis for me.
— ca·thar·tic /kəˈθɑɚtɪk/ adjective [more cathartic; most cathartic]
▪ a cathartic experience
/kəˈθɑɚtɪk/ adjective [more cathartic; most cathartic] ▪ a cathartic experience
