Definition of catharsis

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• catharsis is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 14
• catharsis is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 14
• catharsis is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 14

Definition of catharsis

• purging the body by the use of a cathartic to stimulate evacuation of the bowels (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. katharsis
  2. purgation
• (psychoanalysis) purging of emotional tensions (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. abreaction
  2. katharsis

See definition of catharsis in Merriam Webster