Synonyms for aperient

Most common

cathartic · laxative · physic · purgative

All synonyms

Noun

Adjective

Definitions

1. n. 1

   A laxative, either in the form of a medicine or a food such as asparagus or hops, which has the effect of moving the bowels, or aiding digestion and preventing constipation.

2. adj. 1

   Having a gentle laxative effect.

Forms

Plural

aperients → laxatives, cathartics, physics, purgatives…

Example sentences

• cathartic I found it cathartic to burn Tom's old letters.
• laxative When drinking a laxative, it's best to stay home.
• physic Temperance is the best physic.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

6 letters

physic

8 letters

laxative³

9 letters

cathartic³, purgative, aperitive

11 letters

deobstruent

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (laxative³ = 3 syllables).