 purgation |
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| 1. | [ noun ] the act of clearing yourself (or another) from some stigma or charge | |
| Synonyms: | purging purge | |
| Related terms: | clearing purification purge | |
| 2. | [ noun ] purging the body by the use of a cathartic to stimulate evacuation of the bowels | |
| Synonyms: | katharsis catharsis | |
| Related terms: | purge purge | |
| 3. | [ noun ] a ceremonial cleansing from defilement or uncleanness by the performance of appropriate rites | |
| Synonyms: | purification | |
| Related terms: | ceremony purify | |
| 4. | [ noun ] an act of removing by cleansing; ridding of sediment or other undesired elements | |
| Synonyms: | purging purge | |
| Related terms: | cleaning catharsis catharsis colonic purge | |
| Similar spelling: |
purgative purgatory purgatorial |
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