1. (

• catharsis ,
• katharsis ,
• purgation

) purging the body by the use of a cathartic to stimulate evacuation of the bowels ;

2. (

• purification ,
• purgation ,

) a ceremonial cleansing from defilement or uncleanness by the performance of appropriate rites ;

3. (

• purge ,
• purging ,
• purgation ,

) the act of clearing yourself (or another) from some stigma or charge ;