Dictionary Check: cathartic

"cathartic" is a valid word!

Scrabble 16 points
Words with Friends 17 points

Definition

adjective

emotionally purging

Synonyms:
adjective

emotionally purging (of e.g. art)

Synonyms:
adjective

strongly laxative

Synonyms:
noun

a purging medicine; stimulates evacuation of the bowels

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