Difference between Aperient and Cathartic

Aperient

Part of speech: noun

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

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: having a gentle laxative effect.

Cathartic

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A laxative

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: purgative; inducing catharsisThat releases emotional tension, especially after an overwhelming experience

Example sentence: I remember a concert for a visiting girls school, and that was the first time I ever sang - it was always about girls - that was the main thing. But somewhere along the line, it became a cathartic thing.