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the purging of the emotions.
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Catharsis
It was a catharsis to have a good cry at the movie. |
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1. to bring to a state of perfection; fulfill.
2. to complete (an arrangement, agreement, or the like) by a pledge or the signing of a contract: 3.to complete (the union of a marriage) by the first marital sexual intercourse. |
consummate
The company consummated its deal to buy a smaller firm. syn: able, absolute, accomplished, complete, conspicuous ant: incomplete, unfinished, worst |
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holding an indicated position, role, office, etc., currently:
2. obligatory (often fol. by on or upon): |
incumbent
the incumbent officers of the club. a duty incumbent upon me. syn: obligatory, binding, compelling, necessary, urgent |
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to grumble; complain:
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grouse
I've never met anyone who grouses so much about his work. syn: bellyache, grievance, gripe, grouch, grumble, squealer ant: compliment, praise |
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1. conveying or expressing opprobrium, as language or a speaker:
2. outrageously disgraceful or shameful: |
opprobrious
opprobrious conduct. opprobrious invectives. syn:reproachful, abusive, vituperative, contemptuous.dishonorable, ignominious. ant:laudatory. reputable. |
