Clitharsis

A conflation of the words clit and catharsis. To achieve a state of nirvana through stimulation of the clit.

I used a new toy last night. It brought me to a state of clitharsis 5 times!

by 4realazitgits March 24, 2021

catharsis

noun relating to cathartic. Introduced by Aristotle meaning the process of relieving strong feelings eg thru drama or other artistic activities, targeting provision of relief from anger or suffering.

Actor's or artist's state of mind may go thru catharsis while they're on the set shooting a emotionally intense movie after a break up in private life.

by Stiffmeister December 26, 2005

catharsis

The release of pent-up or repressed energies through their attachment to a new object or situation and their resultant release. For instance, the vicarious satisfaction of a desire to commit violence due to frustration with one's boss, through something other than violence against one's boss, e.g. through watching violent films, doing karate as a hobby, fighting a rival gang, playing Doom, etc.

It's a concept taken from Freudian psychoanalysis.

It also has a peculiar meaning in Gramscian theory, where it refers to the rearticulation and reconfiguration of desires and passions into a new ideological/philosophical framework - roughly speaking, the achievement of a new, revolutionary formation of desire.

by Andy May 9, 2004

Catharsis

Plural: Catharses
Noun:
1. The release of emotions or emotional tension to restore or refresh the spirit. Venting.
2. Medical Term - Purging, especially the digestive tract. See hurl, blow chunks

1. I got so frustrated after watching the Matrix Revolutions that as a catharsis, I decided to give a girl a good emeril.

2. See that skanky ho? She might look skinny, but really, she has her own little catharsis every night, after her midnight binge.

by Eej November 13, 2003

Clitarist

Ultra feminist/lesbian who plays shitty "I hate men" or "fuck you dad" folk music on an acoustic guitar.

Liz Phair is the hottest clitarist in the bunch.

by Orly Vazquez May 29, 2008

catharsis

a therapeutical technique used to release tension by bringing repressed feelings and fear to surface

Cutting does NOT count as a form of catharsis, as it further represses the issues at hand.

by Katie March 23, 2004

Catharsis

The release of emotional tension, especially through some form of art or music

I really feel like catharsis right now

by Madelyn wolf September 4, 2021