Cathartic Meaning

There are 4 meaning(s) for word Cathartic

Meaning 1 : strongly laxative

    Synonyms : evacuant,  purgative
Meaning 2 : a purging medicine; stimulates evacuation of the bowels

    Synonyms : aperient,  physic,  purgative
Meaning 3 : emotionally purging

    Synonyms : psychotherapeutic
Meaning 4 : emotionally purging (of e.g. art)

    Synonyms : releasing