PURGATIONS Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word purgations. (close relations)
Definition of PURGATIONS
Best Alternative Words for PURGATIONS
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cleansings | nounn | |||||||
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 | ||||||||
clearances | nounn | |||||||
noun • the distance by which one thing clears another; the space between them • vertical space available to allow easy passage under something • permission to proceed | ||||||||
evacuations | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of removing the contents of something • the act of evacuating; leaving a place in an orderly fashion; especially for protection • the bodily process of discharging waste matter | ||||||||
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) | ||||||||
purifications | 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 | ||||||||
catharsis | nounn | |||||||
noun • (psychoanalysis) purging of emotional tensions • purging the body by the use of a cathartic to stimulate evacuation of the bowels | ||||||||
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) | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
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 |