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Definition of cathartic adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

cathartic

adjective
 
/kəˈθɑːtɪk/
 
/kəˈθɑːrtɪk/
(specialist)
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  1. involving the release of strong feelings as a way of providing relief from anger, mental pain, etc.
    • It was a cathartic experience.
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