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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.
Castor oil was once a common cathartic in households.
cathartic
01
providing emotional relief or release
Examples
Writing in a journal can be a cathartic way to process emotions.
Crying can be cathartic and help alleviate feelings of sadness or grief.
02
causing the bowels to be emptied rapidly or strongly
Examples
The doctor recommended a cathartic drink to relieve her discomfort.
He felt immediate relief after taking a cathartic medicine.
Lexical Tree
cathartic
catharsis
