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cathartic 

deriving from catharsis; causing catharsis. Providing relief (of anger, suffering etc.) thru the open expression of strong feelings.
Performing has a truly cathartic effect on my labile emotional state of mind.
cathartic by Stiffmeister November 18, 2005

Cathartic spanking 

An emotional release through spanking or other form of punishment from a sub's Dominant.
She asked her Dom to give her a cathartic spanking, in order for her to release her frustrations and emotions.

rhamnus cathartica 

1. The act of shoving or ramming something up someone's rectum, in a theoretical sense, in attempt to get even with someone or gain revenge.

2. The Latin Name for the plant Glossy Buckthorn, known for it's sharp and peircing thorns.
If homeboy don't stop skylarking around town he's going to feel my rhamnus cathartica.
rhamnus cathartica by Powersc9 December 17, 2008

cathartic arrest 

Synonym for immediate onset explosive diarrhea and the euphoric experience upon being able to relieve oneself.
" ...dude you're clutching your stomach, have rapid shallow breathing and appear to be losing consciousness, are you going into cathartic arrest?"

"If I don't find a spot to deuce on the fly I'm gonna fuckin' expire "maannn!"
cathartic arrest by Sav Ex November 23, 2013

Catharticrisis 

Releasing repressed emotions during a extremely emotionally tough time
Rachel: Aw bitch im so sad rn
Gothai: listen to my catharticrisis playlist on spotify, that shit will make you feel worse LOOOOOL

Cathargic 

The combination of the words cathartic and lethargic. It is the state of being cathartically lethargic or lethargically cathartic.
My experience of learning a new language has been awfully cathargic.
Cathargic by LingDanc803 September 23, 2021
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