Definitions

1. noun

the act or process of purging or cleansing, especially of the emotions, a dramatic purging of the emotions, or a purging of the emotions in a play, especially one by a Greek playwright

“The tragic ending of the play provided a powerful catharsis for the audience.”

2. plural noun

a purging or cleansing, especially of the emotions, a dramatic purging of the emotions, or a purging of the emotions in a play, especially one by a Greek playwright

“The tragic love story provided several katharses for the audience as they navigated the complex emotions of the characters.”