Meaning
Purgative; inducing mental or physical catharsis.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
Learned borrowing from New Latin catharticus, from Ancient Greek καθαρτικός (kathartikós).
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
purgativephysicaperientpsychotherapeuticreleasingevacuantalleviativeanalgesicanestheticanodyne
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles: