cathartic

/kəˈθɑːrtɪk/ /keɪˈθɑːrtɪk/

Meanings

noun

A laxative.

Examples :

"After days of constipation, the doctor prescribed a strong cathartic to relieve the discomfort. "

medicine substance

adjective

Purgative; inducing (mental or physical) catharsis

Examples :

"Crying during the sad movie was a cathartic experience for her, helping her release pent-up emotions. "

mind medicine soul

adjective

That releases emotional tension, especially after an overwhelming experience

Examples :

"After a long and difficult exam, yelling loudly in the car was a cathartic experience for her. "

mind emotion soul

Related Words

constipation noun

/ˌkɑnstəˈpeɪʃən/ /ˌkɒnstɪˈpeɪʃən/

Act of crowding anything into a lesser compass, or the state of being crowded or pressed together; condensation.

"The constipation of so many students in the hallway made it difficult to move around. "

discomfort noun

/dɪsˈkʌmfət/ /dɪsˈkʌmfɚt/

Mental or bodily distress.

"My stomachache caused me a lot of discomfort during the test. "

overwhelming verb

/ˌəʊvəˈwɛlmɪŋ/ /ˌoʊvɚˈ(h)wɛlmɪŋ/

To engulf, surge over and submerge.

"The dinghy was overwhelmed by the great wave."

inducing verb

/ɪnˈdjuːsɪŋ/ /ɪnˈduːsɪŋ/

To lead by persuasion or influence; incite or prevail upon.

"The smell of freshly baked cookies was inducing me to skip my diet. "

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

experience noun

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪəns/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.əns/

The effect upon the judgment or feelings produced by any event, whether witnessed or participated in; personal and direct impressions as contrasted with description or fancies; personal acquaintance; actual enjoyment or suffering.

"It was an experience he would not soon forget."

prescribed verb

/pɹəˈskɹaɪbd/

To order (a drug or medical device) for use by a particular patient (under licensed authority).

"The doctor prescribed aspirin."

laxative noun

/ˈlæk.sə.tɪv/

Any substance, such as a food or in the form of a medicine which has a laxative effect.

"My grandmother took a laxative to help her feel better after a large meal. "

purgative noun

/ˈpɜːrɡətɪv/ /ˈpɜːrɡeɪtɪv/

Something, such as a substance or medicine, that purges; laxative

""After eating the spoiled food, she needed a strong purgative to feel better." "

catharsis noun

/kəˈθɑːsɪs/ /kəˈθɑːɹˌsɪs/

A release of emotional tension after an overwhelming vicarious experience, resulting in the purging or purification of the emotions, as through watching a dramatic production (especially a tragedy).

"After witnessing the powerful play about a family overcoming hardship, she felt a profound sense of catharsis, finally able to let go of some of her own pent-up anxieties. "

difficult verb

/ˈdɪfɪkəlt/

To make difficult; to impede; to perplex.

"The complicated instructions on the new software difficult me from completing the project on time. "

emotional adjective

/ɪˈməʊʃnəl/ /iˈmoʊʃənəl/

Of or relating to the emotions.

"emotional crisis"