Definitions

1. verb

to purify or free from impurities, especially by means of heat

“The process of smelting metals catharizes them, removing impurities.”

2. verb

to free from an impurity or flaw, especially in a moral or spiritual sense

“The therapy catharized her, allowing her to confront her past and move forward.”

3. noun

a process or means of catharsis

“The art therapist used catharize to help her clients express their emotions.”