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Catharism
- noun - a Christian movement considered to be a medieval descendant of Manichaeism in southern France in the 12th and 13th centuries; characterized by dualism (asserted the coexistence of two mutually opposed principles, one good and one evil); was exterminated for heresy during the Inquisition
Catharist
- - One aiming at or pretending to a greater purity of like than others about him; -- applied to persons of various sects. See Albigenses.
Catharses
- noun - (psychoanalysis) purging of emotional tensions
- purging the body by the use of a cathartic to stimulate evacuation of the bowels
Catharsis
- noun - (psychoanalysis) purging of emotional tensions
- purging the body by the use of a cathartic to stimulate evacuation of the bowels
Cathartes
- noun - type genus of the Cathartidae: turkey vultures
Cathartic
- adjective - a purging medicine; stimulates evacuation of the bowels
- emotionally purging
- emotionally purging (of e.g. art)
- providing psychological relief through the open expression of strong emotions; causing catharsis.
- strongly laxative
Cathartid
- noun - large birds of prey superficially similar to Old World vultures
Cathartin
- - The bitter, purgative principle of senna. It is a glucoside with the properties of a weak acid; -- called also cathartic acid, and cathartina.
Catnapped
- verb - take a siesta; "She naps everyday after lunch for an hour"