Purge — synonyms, purge antonyms, definition

1. purge (Noun)

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purge (Noun) — The act of clearing yourself (or another) from some stigma or charge.

purge (Noun) — An act of removing by cleansing; ridding of sediment or other undesired elements.

purge (Noun) — An abrupt or sudden removal of a person or group from an organization or place. ex. "he died in a purge by Stalin"

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2. purge (Verb)

abolish barf be sick blank out bleed bowdlerise bowdlerize brighten cast cat censor chuck chuck up chunder clarify clean clean up cleanse clear cultivate • • • rehabilitate

purge (Verb) — Oust politically. ex. "Deng Xiao Ping was purged several times throughout his lifetime"

purge (Verb) — Clear of a charge.

purge (Verb) — Make pure or free from sin or guilt. ex. "he left the monastery purged"

purge (Verb) — Rid of impurities. ex. "purge the water" ex. "purge your mind"

purge (Verb) — Rinse, clean, or empty with a liquid. ex. "purge the old gas tank"

purge (Verb) — Eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth. ex. "He purged continuously"

purge (Verb) — Excrete or evacuate (someone's bowels or body). ex. "The doctor decided that the patient must be purged"

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