purgative

adjective/noun

Meaning

A substance or medicine that purges the bowels; a laxative or cathartic.

Examples

The ancient Egyptians used various herbs and minerals as purgatives.
He took a strong purgative to cleanse his body before the fast.

Synonyms: laxative, cathartic, emetic

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purgative

adjective/noun

Pronunciation: /ˈpɜːrɡətɪv/

Definition

A substance or medicine that purges the bowels; a laxative or cathartic.

Examples

The ancient Egyptians used various herbs and minerals as purgatives.
He took a strong purgative to cleanse his body before the fast.
Be cautious with strong purgatives, as they can cause dehydration.

How to Use purgative

purgative effect (collocation): The result or outcome of using a purgative substance. — "The medication had a strong purgative effect within an hour."
purgative action (collocation): The process or function of a purgative. — "The doctor explained the purgative action of the herbal remedy."

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Antonyms of purgative

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