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cathartic: strongly laxative; emotionally purging (of e.g. art); emotionally purging

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laxative collapse: a mild cathartic; stimulating evacuation of feces

purifying collapse: freeing from noxious matter; "filtration is a purifying agent"

lustral collapse

pumice stone collapse

dulling collapse

toothpaste collapse: a dentifrice in the form of a paste

dentifrice collapse: a substance for cleaning the teeth; applied with a toothbrush

mouthwash collapse

assuasive collapse: freeing from fear and anxiety

detergent collapse: a cleansing agent that differs from soap but can also emulsify oils and hold dirt in suspension; a surface-active chemical widely used in industry and laundering; having cleansing power

diuretic collapse

cleaner collapse: someone whose occupation is cleaning; the operator of dry-cleaning establishment

cleanser collapse

mitigating collapse

nauseant collapse

alleviative collapse: moderating pain or sorrow by making it easier to bear

remedial collapse: tending or intended to rectify or improve; "a remedial reading course"; "remedial education"

purifier collapse: an apparatus for removing impurities

emetic collapse: a medicine that induces nausea and vomiting

cleaning collapse: the act of making something clean; "he gave his shoes a good cleaning"

demulcent collapse: a medication (in the form of an oil or salve etc.) that soothes inflamed or injured skin; having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin

emollient collapse

holystone collapse: a soft sandstone used for scrubbing the decks of a ship; scrub with a holystone; "holystone the ship's deck"

purging collapse

anesthetic collapse: a drug that causes temporary loss of bodily sensations

cleansing collapse: acting like an antiseptic

palliative collapse: remedy that alleviates pain without curing

lotion collapse: any of various cosmetic preparations that are applied to the skin; liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin; "a lotion for dry skin"

deadening collapse

shampoo collapse: the act of washing your hair with shampoo; cleansing agent consisting of soaps or detergents used for washing the hair; use shampoo on (hair)

lenitive collapse: remedy that eases pain and discomfort

purgative collapse: a purging medicine; stimulates evacuation of the bowels

subduing collapse

easing collapse: the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance); "he asked the nurse for relief from the constant pain"; a change for the better

solvent collapse: a liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances; "the solvent does not change its state in forming a solution"; capable of meeting financial obligations

numbing collapse: causing numbness or insensitivity; "the numbing effect of grief"

cold cream collapse: a cream used cosmetically (mostly by women) for softening and cleaning the skin

enema collapse: injection of a liquid through the anus to stimulate evacuation; sometimes used for diagnostic purposes

softening collapse: the process of becoming softer; "refrigeration delayed the softening of the fruit"; "he observed the softening of iron by heat"

rinse collapse: washing lightly without soap; the act of giving a light tint to the hair; the removal of soap with clean water in the final stage of washing; a liquid preparation used on wet hair to give it a tint; wash off soap or remaining dirt

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