PURGATION Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word purgation. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word purgation. (close relations)

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	purification				nounn
	noun • the act of cleaning by getting rid of impurities • the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.) • a ceremonial cleansing from defilement or uncleanness by the performance of appropriate rites • the act of purging of sin or guilt; moral or spiritual cleansing
	purging				verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
	adjective • serving to purge or rid of sin noun • an act of removing by cleansing; ridding of sediment or other undesired elements • the act of clearing yourself (or another) from some stigma or charge
	cleaning				verb, nounv, n
	noun • the act of making something clean
	cleansing				verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
	noun • the act of making something clean adjective satellite • cleansing the body by washing; especially ritual washing of e.g. hands • acting like an antiseptic
	expurgation				nounn
	noun • the deletion of objectionable parts from a literary work
	catharsis				nounn
	noun • (psychoanalysis) purging of emotional tensions • purging the body by the use of a cathartic to stimulate evacuation of the bowels
	expiation				nounn
	noun • compensation for a wrong • the act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity)
	katharsis				nounn
	noun • purging the body by the use of a cathartic to stimulate evacuation of the bowels • (psychoanalysis) purging of emotional tensions
	purge				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)

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