Definition of Cleansing

1. Noun. The act of making something clean. "He gave his shoes a good cleaning"


2. Adjective. Cleansing the body by washing; especially ritual washing of e.g. hands. "Ablutionary rituals"
Exact synonyms: Ablutionary
Similar to: Purifying
Derivative terms: Ablution

3. Adjective. Acting like an antiseptic.
Exact synonyms: Purifying
Similar to: Antiseptic

Definition of Cleansing

1. cleanse [v] - See also: cleanse

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cleansing

cleaning pad
cleaning woman
cleanlier
cleanliest
cleanliness
cleanlinesses
cleanly
cleanness
cleannesses
cleans
cleanse
cleansed
cleanser
cleansers
cleanses
cleansing (current term)
cleansing agent
cleansing cream
Cleanthes
cleanup
cleanups
cleanup position
cleanup spot
clean and jerk
clean bill of health
clean bomb
clean house
clean out
clean room
clean room

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