Definition of 'cathartic'

Noun

1. a purging medicine; stimulates evacuation of the bowels
      Synonyms: purgative physic aperient

Adjective

1. emotionally purging
      Synonyms: psychotherapeutic
2. emotionally purging (of e.g. art)
      Synonyms: releasing
3. strongly laxative
      Synonyms: evacuant purgative

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