Catharizing

/ˈkæθəraɪzɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The act of making pure or clean through spiritual, emotional, or psychological means.

Etymology

Present participle of catharize, from Greek katharos (pure) + -izing (ongoing action). Indicates the continuous process of purification.

Kelly Says

Catharizing emotions through art, music, and storytelling has been a human practice for thousands of years—ancient Greeks specifically went to theater to experience this emotional purification.

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