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1. cathartic

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

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

Rhymes with Cathartic

  • antarctic
  • arctic

How do you pronounce cathartic?

Pronounce cathartic as kəˈθɑrtɪk.

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Sentences with cathartic


1. Adjective
I find that to be very cathartic.

2. cathartic

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

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

3. cathartic

adjective. ['kəˈθɑːrtɪk'] strongly laxative.

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

4. cathartic

adjective. ['kəˈθɑːrtɪk'] emotionally purging.

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Etymology

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