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Any substance, such as a food or in the form of a medicine which has a laxative effect
“Mercury, a purgative to clean the system, and quinine, to treat fever, can cause malaria and typhus sufferers to have symptoms that mimic typhoid and dysentery.”
Something that cleanses, such as a detergent
Agent noun of purge
Tending to purge or empty
“Bulimia nervosa can be difficult to identify because of extreme secrecy about binge eating and purgative behaviour.”
Having the purging or cleansing qualities of a purgative, aperient, or aperitive substance
Providing psychological release through the open expression of strong emotions
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