nounfemininepl: catharses
catarse
1. The process of releasing and thereby providing relief from strong or repressed emotions
Watching the film provided a catharsis for her grief.
Assistir ao filme proporcionou uma catarse para seu luto.
2. In drama and literature, the purification of emotions through pity and fear experienced by the audience
Aristotle described catharsis as the emotional effect of tragedy on the audience.
Aristóteles descreveu a catarse como o efeito emocional da tragédia no público.
3. Emotional or psychological purification achieved through some experience or process
The therapy session became a catharsis for years of bottled emotions.
A sessão de terapia tornou-se uma catarse para anos de emoções reprimidas.
The term 'catharsis' is widely used in Brazilian and American psychology, film criticism, and literature studies. In Brazil, it's particularly common in discussions of cinema and telenovelas, where emotional release is a valued cultural element. In the USA, the concept is frequently referenced in therapy, self-help discourse, and artistic criticism. The word maintains its classical Greek philosophical origins while being actively used in contemporary emotional and psychological discussions.
NYC Slang
letting it all out
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