Definition of Purging

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

Exact synonyms: Purge
Generic synonyms: Cleaning, Cleansing, Cleanup
Specialized synonyms: Abreaction, Catharsis, Katharsis, Catharsis, Katharsis, Purgation
Derivative terms: Purge, Purge, Purge

2. Adjective. Serving to purge or rid of sin. "Purgatorial rites"
Exact synonyms: Purgatorial, Purifying
Partainyms: Purgation, Purgation, Purgation

3. Noun. The act of clearing yourself (or another) from some stigma or charge.
Exact synonyms: Purgation, Purge
Specialized synonyms: Purification
Generic synonyms: Clearing
Derivative terms: Purge, Purge, Purge, Purge

Definition of Purging

1. a. That purges; cleansing.

2. n. The act of cleansing; excessive evacuations; especially, diarrhea.

Definition of Purging

1. the act of purifying [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Purging

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purfly
purgation
purgations
purgative
purgatives
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purgatories
purgatory
purge
purgeable
purged
purger
purgers
purges
purging (current term)
purgings
purging cassia
puri
purification
purifications
purificator
purificators
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purified
purifier
purifiers
purifies
purify
purifying

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