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Cathartic vs Furious - What's the difference?

cathartic | furious |

As adjectives the difference between cathartic and furious

is that cathartic is purgative; inducing catharsis while furious is transported with passion or fury; raging; violent.

As a noun cathartic

is a laxative.

cathartic

English

Alternative forms

* cathartick (obsolete)

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • purgative; inducing catharsis
  • That releases emotional tension, especially after an overwhelming experience

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • A laxative

    • furious

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Transported with passion or fury; raging; violent.
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  • Rushing with impetuosity; moving with violence.

    • Derived terms

    * fast and furious * furiousness