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слаби́тельный — meaning in English

slabitelnyy

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English meaning

cathartic adj Producing an intense emotional release, especially after built-up tension or distress.
laxative noun A substance, food, or medicine that stimulates bowel movement.

Senses

слаби́тельный is used for these senses in English:

cathartic Purgative; inducing mental or physical catharsis.
laxative Having the effect of moving the bowels, or aiding digestion and preventing constipation.

cathartic — full definition

adj Producing an intense emotional release, especially after built-up tension or distress.
noun A medicine that strongly stimulates the bowels; a laxative.

laxative — full definition

noun A substance, food, or medicine that stimulates bowel movement.
adj Having the effect of easing bowel movement.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Russian words

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