Synonyms for laxative

Grammar : Noun

Spell : lak-suh-tiv

Phonetic Transcription : ˈlæk sə tɪv

Définition of laxative

Origin : late 14c., from Old French laxatif (13c.), from Medieval Latin laxativus "loosening," from Latin laxatus, past participle of laxare "loosen," from laxus "loose, lax" (see lax). The noun meaning "a laxative medicine" is from late 14c.

noun aperient

Example sentences :

The food should be appetizing, nutritious, and of a laxative nature.
Extract from : « The Mother and Her Child » by William S. Sadler

As they have laxative powers, they help to purify the blood up to a limit.
Extract from : « A Guide to Health » by Mahatma Gandhi

Alkaloids and drugs used for a laxative effect were not found.
Extract from : « The Propaganda for Reform in Proprietary Medicines, Vol. 2 of 2 » by Various

Administered to invalids it is cooling, refreshing, and laxative.
Extract from : « British Pomology » by Robert Hogg

It is also important to give the cow a sloppy, laxative diet.
Extract from : « Special Report on Diseases of Cattle » by U.S. Department of Agriculture

This article acts on all classes of animals, as a laxative and antacid.
Extract from : « The American Reformed Cattle Doctor » by George Dadd

If he is prescribing a laxative, he states just when it should be taken and when its effects may be expected.
Extract from : « Psychotherapy » by James J. Walsh

Women seem to drink it as a beverage, as a stimulant, as a laxative, and also as a diuretic.
Extract from : « The Fijians » by Basil Thomson

Fruits are of even greater value for their laxative qualities.
Extract from : « Vitality Supreme » by Bernarr Macfadden

We think they are lazy and so we try to whip them up by taking a laxative.
Extract from : « Confidences » by Edith B. Lowry

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