Today’s “Word of the Day” is “catharsis” and it is a noun meaning “the release and relief of strong or repressed emotions; the relief of built up tension, or strong emotions; the emotional purge of fear and pity aroused by tragedy; an emotional discharge/release/relief”.
Example Sentence: What then led to this historic gathering of people?… But questions remained unanswered. Why did Kashmiris break into tears on seeing Mr. (Rahul) Gandhi, rush to their windows, or want to hug him near the Dal lake?Mr. Gandhi seems to have been a medium of catharsis for Kashmiris, who have stopped expressing themselves since 2019 in the face of many clampdowns… By walking with Mr. Gandhi, Kashmiris sent out the political message that they believe in principles such as democracy, plurality, civility and…
This word is present in A medium of catharsis for Kashmiris and click here to read it.
Courtesy: The Hindu
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