Cathartic

/kəˈθɑɹtɪk/

Synonyms for "cathartic" (84 found)

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Closest matches (17)

Noun(3 words)

abstergent alleviating alleviative analgesic anesthetic anodyne aperient assuasive balmy balsamic benumbing carminative cleaner cleaning

Strong matches (25)

cleaning agentcleaning solventcleanser cleansingcleansing creamcold creamcream deadening demulcent dentifrice depurant depurative detergent diuretic dulling easing emetic emollient enema expurgatory

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holystone laxative

Noun(2 words)

cleansingemotional release

Adjective(1 words)

evacuant

Related words (42)

Noun(8 words)

laxative laxatives physic purgatives purge purging therapeutic venting

lenitive lotion lustral mitigating mitigative mouthwash nauseant numbing pain-killing palliative physicpumice stonepurgative purge purging purificatory purifier purifying relieving remedial

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rinse shampoo soap softening solvent soothing subduingsynthetic detergenttooth powdertoothpaste wash

Adjective(3 words)

psychotherapeutic purgative releasing

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More general

10 entries

drugemotional experiencemedical effectmedicament medicationmedicinal drugmedicinephysiological effectpsychological phenomenonpsychological process

More specific

11 entries

art therapy sessionbisacodylbulk laxativecastor oilcathartic experiencecathartic releasecreative writing exercisedramatic sceneosmotic laxativestimulant laxativetherapy session

Collocations

7 entries

cathartic effectcathartic exercisecathartic experiencecathartic momentcathartic releasecathartic ritualcathartic therapy

Inflections

3 entries

catharticsmore catharticmost cathartic

Derivations

2 entries

catharsis cathartically

similar

3 entries

emotional healthful laxative

Sample sentences

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Quitting one's job with a bang is cathartic but is it the right thing to do?

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It was cathartic to finally watch him get the scolding he deserved.

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I found the play cathartic, and went home in a better mood.

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Her singing voice had a cathartic, refreshing quality.

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