Associations to the word «Cathartic»

Wiktionary

CATHARTIC, adjective. Purgative; inducing catharsis
CATHARTIC, adjective. That releases emotional tension, especially after an overwhelming experience
CATHARTIC, noun. A laxative

Dictionary definition

CATHARTIC, noun. A purging medicine; stimulates evacuation of the bowels.
CATHARTIC, adjective. Emotionally purging.
CATHARTIC, adjective. Emotionally purging (of e.g. art).
CATHARTIC, adjective. Strongly laxative.

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