catarsis
catharsis
noun kah-TAHR-sees Rare
Origin: From Greek katharsis (cleansing, purging), via Latin catharsis.
Usage Note
Catarsis is an invariable noun — its plural is also catarsis (no -es ending), following the pattern of words ending in a stressed -s. It is used in psychology for emotional release and in literary criticism following Aristotle's concept. In everyday speech it describes any liberating emotional release.
Examples
"Llorar fue una catarsis necesaria para ella."
Natural Translation
Crying was a necessary catharsis for her.

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