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

2. Noun. A ceremonial cleansing from defilement or uncleanness by the performance of appropriate rites.
Exact synonyms: Purification
Generic synonyms: Ceremony
Derivative terms: Purge, Purify

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

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

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Purgation

purey
pureys
purfile
purfiles
purfle
purfled
purfler
purflers
purfles
purfling
purflings
purfly
purga
purgament
purgaments
purgation (current term)
purgations
purgative
purgatively
purgatives
purgatorial
purgatorian
purgatorians
purgatoric
purgatories
purgatory
purge
purgeable
purged
purger

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