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PURGES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Purges.

Purges - as a noun

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
purgationpurging
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
clearing
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An act of removing by cleansing; ridding of sediment or other undesired elements

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
purging
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cleaningcleansingcleanup
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An abrupt or sudden removal of a person or group from an organization or place

Example: "He died in a purge by stalin"

Purges - as a verb

Oust politically

Example: "Deng xiao ping was purged several times throughout his lifetime"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
rehabilitate

Clear of a charge

Make pure or free from sin or guilt

Example: "He left the monastery purified"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
purifysanctify
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alterchangemodify
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Rid of impurities

Example: "Purge the water"

Rinse, clean, or empty with a liquid

Example: "Flush the wound with antibiotics"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flushscour

Eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth

Example: "After drinking too much, the students vomited"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
be sickcastcatchuckdisgorgehonkpukeregorgeregurgitateretchsickspewspuethrow upupchuckvomit up

Excrete or evacuate (someone's bowels or body)

Example: "The doctor decided that the patient must be purged"

Example Sentences

"The dictator ordered a series of brutal purges to eliminate any opposition."
"Her sudden purges of friends from social media raised a lot of speculation."
"During the Cultural Revolution, Mao Zedong initiated purges in order to maintain control."
"The company experienced significant layoffs and internal purges during the economic downturn."
"After the scandal, the political party went through a period of purges to reestablish its image."
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Word Game Points

Is PURGES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, purges is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PURGES has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is PURGES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, purges is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PURGES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is PURGES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, purges is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PURGES has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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