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1. cathartic

noun. ['kəˈθɑːrtɪk'] a purging medicine; stimulates evacuation of the bowels.

Etymology

  • cathartic (English)
  • κάθαρσις (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
  • καθαίρειν (Ancient Greek (to 1453))

2. cathartic

adjective. ['kəˈθɑːrtɪk'] emotionally purging (of e.g. art).

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Etymology

  • cathartic (English)
  • κάθαρσις (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
  • καθαίρειν (Ancient Greek (to 1453))

3. cathartic

adjective. ['kəˈθɑːrtɪk'] strongly laxative.

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Etymology

  • cathartic (English)
  • κάθαρσις (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
  • καθαίρειν (Ancient Greek (to 1453))

4. cathartic

adjective. ['kəˈθɑːrtɪk'] emotionally purging.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • cathartic (English)
  • κάθαρσις (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
  • καθαίρειν (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
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