Cathartic (Noun)

Meaning

A purging medicine; stimulates evacuation of the bowels.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

• Aperient
• Physic
• Purgative

Hypernyms

• Medicine
• Medicament
• Medicinal Drug

Hyponyms

• Epsom Salts
• Castor Oil
• Laxative
• Milk Of Magnesia
• Rochelle Powder
• Seidlitz Powder
• Aloes

Related Words

• Cathartic (adjective)