Synonyms of the word

evacuant

• adj. Laxative.
• n. Something used to clean out an organ system, especially the bowels.
• n. A laxative.

cathartic

• adj. Purgative; inducing catharsis.
• adj. That releases emotional tension, especially after an overwhelming experience.
• n. A laxative.

laxative

• adj. Having the effect of moving the bowels, or aiding digestion and preventing constipation.
• n. Any substance, such as a food or in the form of a medicine which has a laxative effect.

purgative

• adj. (capable of) purging.
• n. something, such as a substance or medicine, that purges; laxative.