Synonyms of cleanses

cleanses

verb

present tense third-person singular of cleanse

1

as in purges

to free from moral guilt or blemish especially ceremonially

in an elaborate ritual the priestess cleansed the gathering of supplicants

Synonyms & Similar Words

• purges
• purifies
• heals
• restores
• sanctifies
• improves
• refines
• amends
• regenerates
• elevates
• clears
• uplifts
• absolves
• ennobles
• vindicates
• exonerates
• acquits

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• defiles
• degrades
• corrupts
• stains
• debases
• demeans
• warps
• perverts
• prostitutes
• poisons
• debauches
• depraves
• tarnishes
• profanes
• sullies

2

as in cleans

to remove the dirt from

cleanse the wound with soap and water before applying the bandage

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cleans
• rinses
• wipes
• scrubs
• washes
• turns out
• purifies
• brushes
• tidies
• purges
• deterges
• GIs
• disinfects
• decontaminates
• sweeps
• sanitizes
• freshens
• deodorizes
• dusts
• brightens
• scours
• vacuums
• mops
• shampoos
• sweetens
• launders
• combs
• swabs
• sponges
• straightens (up)
• spruces (up)
• dry-cleans
• mucks (out)
• unclutters
• picks up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stains
• soils
• spots
• dirties
• sullies
• pollutes
• defiles
• muddies
• taints
• fouls
• besmirches
• discolors
• blackens
• begrimes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of cleanses

Nexxus Amino Bond Shampoo & Conditioner The Amino Bond Repair Shampoo is a sulfate-free shampoo that cleanses and removes build up from the scalp while gently nourishing strands for enhanced strength. —Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024

This essence quickly cleanses and detoxes sensitive skin to soothe it. —Kirsten Chanel Webber, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024

This smart air purifier not only cleanses the air in your home, but also operates as a fan, saving you from buying a separate device. —Clara McMahon, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024

The detoxifying shampoo deeply cleanses the hair at a micro level sans stripping, damaging or irritating the scalp. —Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024

The formula deeply cleanses and removes buildup to leave you with silky, shiny hair. —Kyra Surgent, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024