PURGE Synonyms
There are 33 hypernyms of the word purge. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for PURGE
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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 | ||||||||