CATHARIZES Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word catharizes. (close relations)
Definition of CATHARIZES
Best Alternative Words for CATHARIZES
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cleanses | verbv | |||||||
verb • clean one's body or parts thereof, as by washing • purge of an ideology, bad thoughts, or sins | ||||||||
disinfects | verbv | |||||||
verb • destroy microorganisms or pathogens by cleansing | ||||||||
purges | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of clearing yourself (or another) from some stigma or charge • an act of removing by cleansing; ridding of sediment or other undesired elements • an abrupt or sudden removal of a person or group from an organization or place verb • oust politically • clear of a charge • make pure or free from sin or guilt • rid of impurities • rinse, clean, or empty with a liquid • eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth • excrete or evacuate (someone's bowels or body) | ||||||||
purifies | verbv | |||||||
verb • remove impurities from, increase the concentration of, and separate through the process of distillation • make pure or free from sin or guilt • become clean or pure or free of guilt and sin | ||||||||
sanctifies | verbv | |||||||
verb • render holy by means of religious rites • give religious sanction to, such as through an oath • make pure or free from sin or guilt |