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cathartic
adjective
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Definition of cathartic:

cathartic (adjective):
of, relating to, or producing catharsis

Synonyms for cathartic:

purgemedicinemedication

Antonyms for cathartic:

absoluteauthoritariantyrannoustoughstrictcruelbrutalharshdictatorialoppressive
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