CATHARTICALLY Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the word cathartically. (close relations)
Definition of CATHARTICALLY
Best Alternative Words for CATHARTICALLY
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cleansing | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • the act of making something clean adjective satellite • cleansing the body by washing; especially ritual washing of e.g. hands • acting like an antiseptic | ||||||||
freeing | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • the act of liberating someone or something | ||||||||
invigorating | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • imparting strength and vitality | ||||||||
purgative | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a purging medicine; stimulates evacuation of the bowels adjective satellite • strongly laxative | ||||||||
purifying | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • serving to purge or rid of sin • freeing from noxious matter adjective satellite • acting like an antiseptic | ||||||||
refreshing | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • imparting vitality and energy • pleasantly new or different | ||||||||
releasing | verbv | |||||||
adjective satellite • emotionally purging (of e.g. art) | ||||||||
renewing | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • tending to impart new life and vigor to | ||||||||
stimulating | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • rousing or quickening activity or the senses adjective satellite • that stimulates • making lively and cheerful | ||||||||
liberating | adjectiveadj | |||||||
verb • give equal rights to; of women and minorities • grant freedom to; free from confinement • grant freedom to • release (gas or energy) as a result of a chemical reaction or physical decomposition | ||||||||
rejuvenating | adjectiveadj | |||||||
verb • cause (a stream or river) to erode, as by an uplift of the land • develop youthful topographical features • make younger or more youthful • get or give new life or energy; return to life, regain energy, recuperate • become young again | ||||||||
relieving | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
verb • provide physical relief, as from pain • free someone temporarily from his or her obligations • grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to • lessen the intensity of or calm • save from ruin, destruction, or harm • relieve oneself of troubling information • provide relief for • free from a burden, evil, or distress • take by stealing • grant exemption or release to • alleviate or remove (pressure or stress) or make less oppressive |