purge (Meaning)

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purge (n)

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

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

an abrupt or sudden removal of a person or group from an organization or place

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purge (v)

oust politically

clear of a charge

make pure or free from sin or guilt

rid of impurities

rinse, clean, or empty with a liquid

eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth

excrete or evacuate (someone's bowels or body)

purge Sentence Examples

  1. The company decided to purge outdated inventory to make room for new products.
  2. He went on a diet to purge his body of toxins and improve his health.
  3. The government initiated a campaign to purge corruption from its ranks.
  4. The organization held a meeting to purge inactive members from its roster.
  5. She decided to purge her wardrobe, donating clothes she no longer wore to charity.
  6. The therapist encouraged her to purge negative thoughts and emotions through journaling.
  7. The dictator ordered a purge of dissidents and political opponents.
  8. The cleansing ritual was believed to purge evil spirits from the house.
  9. The new manager implemented measures to purge inefficiencies from the production process.
  10. He used a special software program to purge his computer of malware and viruses.

FAQs About the word purge

the act of clearing yourself (or another) from some stigma or charge, an act of removing by cleansing; ridding of sediment or other undesired elements, an abrup

purify, heal,restore, cleanse, amend, refine,sanctify, improve, uplift, acquit

debase, pervert, defile, demean, corrupt, debase, defile, warp, degrade,corrupt

The company decided to purge outdated inventory to make room for new products.

He went on a diet to purge his body of toxins and improve his health.

The government initiated a campaign to purge corruption from its ranks.

The organization held a meeting to purge inactive members from its roster.