Purgative (Noun)

Meaning

A purging medicine; stimulates evacuation of the bowels.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

• Aperient
• Physic
• Cathartic

Hypernyms

• Medication
• Medicament
• Medicinal Drug

Hyponyms

• Seidlitz Powders
• Rochelle Powder
• Bitter Aloes

Related Words

• Purgative (adjective)