laxative
noun
a medicine or agent for relieving constipation.
laxatives
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pluralof laxative.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Overall, the findings indicate that certain laxatives may help slow the progression of kidney deterioration.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 3, 2025
Ivan now has a care package so his constipation can be managed at home with laxatives and daily bowel wash outs.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2025
I’m using stool softeners and laxatives as well as walking and drinking water.
From Seattle Times ● May 29, 2024
When taken at levels beyond their recommended amounts, osmotic laxatives can also affect the balance of electrolytes—they strip the body of the essentials it needs to function.
From Scientific American ● Nov. 1, 2023
After my umpteenth trip to the latrine, I figured most of her elixirs are laxatives, but so far I’m holding up better than most.
From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool
