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CATHARSIS Antonyms

There are 3 antonyms of the word catharsis. (opposite meanings)
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Best Opposite Words For CATHARSIS

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inhibition
nounn
noun

• (psychology) the conscious exclusion of unacceptable thoughts or desires

• the quality of being inhibited

• (physiology) the process whereby nerves can retard or prevent the functioning of an organ or part

• the action of prohibiting or inhibiting or forbidding (or an instance thereof)

repressing
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• restrictive of action

suppression
nounn
noun

• the failure to develop some part or organ

• the act of withholding or withdrawing some book or writing from publication or circulation

• forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority

• (psychology) the conscious exclusion of unacceptable thoughts or desires

Alternatives for INHIBITION

Alternatives for REPRESSING

Alternatives for SUPPRESSION

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