Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
catharize
verb
/ˈkæθəraɪz/
Definition
To purify or cleanse spiritually or morally.
Examples
- The ritual was meant to catharize the participants before the important ceremony.
- In her writings, she often seeks to catharize her thoughts and feelings, easing her mind.
Meaning
The action of cleansing someone or something from impurities or negative influences, often used in a spiritual context.
Synonyms
- purify
- cleanse
- refine
- exorcise
