cathartic

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Synonyms: cathartid, cathartin, catharsis, cathectic, cathari, cathartics, cathartes, catheretic, catharpin, catharistic, cathart

Antonyms: cathartid, cathartin, catharsis, cathectic, cathari, cathartics, cathartes, catheretic, catharpin, catharistic, cathart

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Adjective

1. [[purgative|Purgative]]; inducing mental or physical [[catharsis]].
2. That which releases [[emotional]] [[tension]], especially after an overwhelming experience.

Noun

1. {{lb|en|medicine}} A [[laxative]].

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