Definition of Purgative

cleansing, especially when referring to the ability to get rid of unwanted waste

Examples of Purgative in a sentence

The purgative laxative helped the constipated patient get rid of his body’s backed up waste.  

Castor oil is a natural purgative that can aid in ridding the body of unwanted waste.  

In a purgative ceremony, the tribe members did away with their own chief and elected a new one.  

The caffeine based purgative is well-known for helping slow bowels get to moving.  

Because Mike had his gallbladder removed, fatty food has a purgative effect that causes him to jet to the restroom.  

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