Cathartic

//kəˈθɑɹtɪk//

Word Type

Adjective

Noun

Adjective

The word "cathartic" can be used as adjective, noun and adjective.

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Typical Location

Capable Of

cleanse emotions laxative

Derived Terms

anacathartic anticathartic cathart cathartical cathartically cathartine emetocathartic hemocathartic uncathartic

Has Part

purgative properties

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

medicament medication medicinal drug medicine

Related Terms

catharsis emotional laxative purgative tension

Similar Terms

emotional healthful laxative laxative

Synonym Network

psychotherapeutic purgative releasing

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