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Definition of Purgation
1. Noun. Purging the body by the use of a cathartic to stimulate evacuation of the bowels.
Exact synonyms: Catharsis, Katharsis
Generic synonyms: Purge, Purging
Derivative terms: Cathartic, Purge
Generic synonyms: Purge, Purging
Derivative terms: Cathartic, Purge
2. Noun. A ceremonial cleansing from defilement or uncleanness by the performance of appropriate rites.
3. Noun. The act of clearing yourself (or another) from some stigma or charge.
Exact synonyms: Purge, Purging
Specialized synonyms: Purification
Generic synonyms: Clearing
Derivative terms: Purge, Purge, Purge, Purge
Specialized synonyms: Purification
Generic synonyms: Clearing
Derivative terms: Purge, Purge, Purge, Purge
Definition of Purgation
1. n. The act of purging; the act of clearing, cleansing, or putifying, by separating and carrying off impurities, or whatever is superfluous; the evacuation of the bowels.
Definition of Purgation
1. Noun. the act of purging, especially by the use of a purgative ¹
2. Noun. cleansing from sin or guilt ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Purgation
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