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PURGE Synonyms

There are 22 synonyms of the word purge. (exact relations)
There are 33 hypernyms of the word purge. (close relations)

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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

cast
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the actors in a play

• container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens

• the distinctive form in which a thing is made

• the visual appearance of something or someone

• bandage consisting of a firm covering (often made of plaster of Paris) that immobilizes broken bones while they heal

• object formed by a mold

• the act of throwing dice

• the act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel

• a violent throw

verb

• put or send forth

• deposit

• select to play,sing, or dance a part in a play, movie, musical, opera, or ballet

• throw forcefully

• assign the roles of (a movie or a play) to actors

• move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

• form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold

• to remove

• choose at random

• formulate in a particular style or language

• eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth

cat
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a method of examining body organs by scanning them with X rays and using a computer to construct a series of cross-sectional scans along a single axis

• feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

• an informal term for a youth or man

• a spiteful woman gossip

• the leaves of the shrub Catha edulis which are chewed like tobacco or used to make tea; has the effect of a euphoric stimulant

• a whip with nine knotted cords

• a large tracked vehicle that is propelled by two endless metal belts; frequently used for moving earth in construction and farm work

• any of several large cats typically able to roar and living in the wild

verb

• beat with a cat-o'-nine-tails

• eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth

chuck
verb, nounv, n
noun

• informal terms for a meal

• the part of a forequarter from the neck to the ribs and including the shoulder blade

• a holding device consisting of adjustable jaws that center a workpiece in a lathe or center a tool in a drill

verb

• throw carelessly

• throw away

• pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin

• eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth

disgorge
verbv
verb

• cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over

• eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth

flush
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the period of greatest prosperity or productivity

• a rosy color (especially in the cheeks) taken as a sign of good health

• sudden brief sensation of heat (associated with menopause and some mental disorders)

• a poker hand with all 5 cards in the same suit

• the swift release of a store of affective force

• a sudden rapid flow (as of water)

• sudden reddening of the face (as from embarrassment or guilt or shame or modesty)

adverb

• squarely or solidly

• in the same plane

adjective satellite

• of a surface exactly even with an adjoining one, forming the same plane

• having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value

verb

• turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame

• cause to flow through something

• glow or cause to glow with warm color or light

• make level or straight

• rinse, clean, or empty with a liquid

• irrigate with water from a sluice

• cause to flow or flood with or as if with water

honk
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the cry of a goose (or any sound resembling this)

verb

• make a strident noise

• use the horn of a car

• cry like a goose

• eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth

puke
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible

• the matter ejected in vomiting

verb

• eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth

purgation
nounn
noun

• purging the body by the use of a cathartic to stimulate evacuation of the bowels

• a ceremonial cleansing from defilement or uncleanness by the performance of appropriate rites

• the act of clearing yourself (or another) from some stigma or charge

purify
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

regorge
verbv
verb

• eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth

regurgitate
verbv
verb

• pour or rush back

• feed through the beak by regurgitating previously swallowed food

• repeat after memorization

• eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth

retch
verbv
noun

• an involuntary spasm of ineffectual vomiting

verb

• eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth

• make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit

sanctify
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

scour
verbv
noun

• a place that is scoured (especially by running water)

verb

• examine minutely

• clean with hard rubbing

• rub hard or scrub

• rinse, clean, or empty with a liquid

sick
adjectiveadj
adjective

• affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

noun

• people who are sick

adjective satellite

• feeling nausea; feeling about to vomit

• affected with madness or insanity

• having a strong distaste from surfeit

• (of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble

• deeply affected by a strong feeling

• shockingly repellent; inspiring horror

verb

• eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth

spew
verbv
verb

• expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth

• eject or send out in large quantities, also metaphorical

• eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth

spue
verbv
verb

• expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth

• eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth

upchuck
verb, nounv, n
verb

• eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth

be sick
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth

Best Hypernyms For PURGE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for purge, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (30)
clear eliminate acquit alter assoil change cleaning cleanse cleansing cleanup clearing discharge distill egest eradicate evacuate excrete exculpate exonerate expel modify oppress pass persecute purify removal remove rinse sublimate treat
Phrases (3)
care formake purerinse off

Alternatives for PURGING

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