Synonyms for cathartic

Synonyms for (noun) cathartic

Synonyms: purgative, physic, aperient, cathartic

Definition: a purging medicine; stimulates evacuation of the bowels

Similar words: medicament, medication, medicinal drug, medicine

Definition: (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease


Synonyms for (adj) cathartic

Synonyms: evacuant, cathartic, purgative

Definition: strongly laxative

Similar words: laxative

Definition: stimulating evacuation of feces


Synonyms: releasing, cathartic

Definition: emotionally purging (of e.g. art)

Similar words: emotional

Definition: of more than usual emotion

Usage: his behavior was highly emotional


Synonyms: psychotherapeutic, cathartic

Definition: emotionally purging

Similar words: healthful

Definition: conducive to good health of body or mind

Usage: a healthful climate; a healthful environment; healthful nutrition; healthful sleep; Dickens's relatively healthful exuberance


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