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PURGING

(adj., noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 13 meanings of the word Purging.

Purging - as an adjective

Serving to purge or rid of sin

Example: "Purgatorial rites"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
purgatorialpurifying

Purging - as a noun

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

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

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

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

Purging - as a verb

To clean thoroughly; to cleanse; to rid of impurities.

To free from sin, guilt, or the burden or responsibility of misdeeds

To remove by cleansing; to wash away.

To void or evacuate (the bowels or the stomach); to defecate or vomit.

To cause someone to purge, operate on (somebody) as or with a cathartic or emetic, or in a similar manner.

To clear of a charge, suspicion, or imputation

To clarify; to clear the dregs from (liquor).

To become pure, as by clarification.

To have or produce frequent evacuations from the intestines, as by means of a cathartic.

To trim, dress or prune.

Example Sentences

"The purging of toxins from the body can improve overall health."
"The ritual included a purging of negative energy."
"The political party announced a purging of corrupt members."
"The religious ceremony involved a purging of sins."
"The purging of old files from the computer freed up significant storage space."
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Word Game Points

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

PURGING has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is PURGING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, purging is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PURGING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is PURGING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, purging is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PURGING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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