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cleanse

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of cleanse

1 to free from moral guilt or blemish especially ceremonially

In an elaborate ritual the priestess cleansed the gathering of supplicants.

Synonyms of cleanse

purge, purify, sanctify

Words Related to cleanse

amend, improve, refine

heal, regenerate, restore

elevate, ennoble, uplift

absolve, acquit, clear, exonerate, vindicate

Near Antonyms of cleanse

corrupt, debase, debauch, defile, degrade, demean, deprave, pervert, stain, warp

poison, profane, prostitute

2 to remove the dirt from

Cleanse the wound with soap and water before applying the bandage.

Synonyms of cleanse

clean, turn out

Words Related to cleanse

decontaminate, purge, purify

disinfect, sanitize

brush, comb, dry-clean, dust, launder, mop, muck (out), rinse, scour, scrub, shampoo, sponge, swab, sweep, vacuum, wash, wipe

brighten, deodorize, freshen, spruce (up), sweeten

pick up, straighten (up), tidy, unclutter

Near Antonyms of cleanse

defile, pollute, taint

blacken, discolor

Antonyms of cleanse

besmirch, dirty, foul, soil, spot, stain, sully

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