cathartic
[ kuh-thahr-tik ]
/ kəˈθɑr tɪk /
adjective
of or relating to catharsis.
Also ca·thar·ti·cal. evacuating the bowels; purgative.
noun
a purgative.
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Example sentences from the Web for cathartic
“I'm not sure whether the role of this tool is going to be investigative or cathartic,” he said.
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British Dictionary definitions for cathartic
cathartic
/ (kəˈθɑːtɪk) /
adjective
purgative
effecting catharsis
noun
a purgative drug or agent
Derived forms of cathartic
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Medical definitions for cathartic
cathartic
[ kə-thär′tĭk ]
adj.
Inducing catharsis; purgative.
n.
An agent for purging the bowels, especially a laxative.
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