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Cathartic
01
a medicine or substance that causes the bowels to empty
Examples
The doctor prescribed a strong cathartic before the surgery.
cathartic
01
providing emotional relief or release
Examples
Writing in a journal can be a cathartic way to process emotions.
02
causing the bowels to be emptied rapidly or strongly
Examples
The doctor recommended a cathartic drink to relieve her discomfort.
Lexical Tree
cathartic
catharsis
