PURIFICATION Synonyms
There are 10 hypernyms of the word purification. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for PURIFICATION
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| refinement | nounn | |||||||
noun • a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality • the result of improving something • the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.) • a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude • the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| sanitation | nounn | |||||||
noun • the state of being clean and conducive to health • making something sanitary (free of germs) as by sterilizing | ||||||||
| sterilization | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of making an organism barren or infertile (unable to reproduce) • the procedure of making some object free of live bacteria or other microorganisms (usually by heat or chemical means) | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| refining | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.) | ||||||||
