Synonyms for katharsis
- noun
Most common
Forms
- Plural
- katharses → catharses, purgations, abreactions…
Example sentences
- catharsis Aristotle said that the point of art was to achieve catharsis.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| katharsis | rising | |
| catharsis | steady | |
| purgation | steady | |
| abreaction | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 9 letters
- catharsis3, purgation
- 10 letters
- abreaction
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (catharsis3 = 3 syllables).