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Definition of purgative adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

purgative

adjective

/ˈpɜːɡətɪv/

/ˈpɜːrɡətɪv/

(formal)

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causing your bowels to empty synonym laxative
- This oil has a purgative effect.
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