Cathartic and Sedative

Cathartic

Cathartic adjective - Strongly laxative.
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Sedative and cathartic are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sedative" instead an adjective "Cathartic".

Nearby Word: catharsis

Sedative

Sedative adjective - Tending to calm the emotions and relieve stress.

Cathartic and sedative are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cathartic" instead an adjective "Sedative".

Nearby Words: sedate, sedated, sedating, sedation
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