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Cathartic: A laxative.
Definition of CATHARTIC: of, relating to, or producing catharsis < cathartic drugs> <a cathartic experience> — ca·thar·tic·al·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
adjective 1. of or pertaining to catharsis . 2. Also, ca·thar·ti·cal. evacuating the bowels; purgative. noun 3. a purgative. :10 :09 :08 :07 :06 :05 :04 :03 :02 ...
adj. Inducing catharsis; purgative. n. An agent for purging the bowels, especially a laxative. [Late Latin catharticus , from Greek kathartikos , from kathairein , to ...
ca·thar·tic (k-thär t k) adj. Inducing catharsis; purgative. n. An agent for purging the bowels, especially a laxative. [Late Latin catharticus, from Greek ...
Definition of CATHARSIS. 1: purgation. 2. a: purification or purgation of the emotions (as pity and fear) primarily through art b: a purification or purgation that ...