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

The Bonding Shampoo gently cleanses hair and scalp, while the Hair Bonding Treatment delivers a more intensive dose of the brand’s Peptide-132 complex to help strengthen damaged strands and minimize breakage and split ends. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 7 Oct. 2026

Elevate your bathing routine with this creamy shower gel that gently cleanses and nourishes your skin with a blend of acai, cupuacu butter and coconut oil. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 July 2026

The Kérastase Chronologiste Revitalizing Youth Shampoo removes buildup, cleanses the scalp, softens and strengthens strands (meaning less breakage), increases moisture starting at the root, improves follicle health (meaning less shedding), and imparts shine. — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 15 June 2026

Speaking of ventilation, don’t forget to breathe deep; a new electric air filter cleanses our world’s increasingly polluted atmosphere, an issue contributed to by the S-Class itself. — Brett Berk, Robb Report, 15 May 2026

The First Aid Beauty Facial Cleanser removes makeup and deeply cleanses the skin without stripping it. — Claire West, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026

This one not only deposits color, but also gently cleanses and conditions the hair. — Iman Balagam, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2026

Formulated for normal to dry skin, this gentle daily facial cleanser transforms from a silky oil to a soft, lathering foam that deeply cleanses your skin, effectively removing dirt, excess oil and stubborn makeup without clogging pores, leaving residue or a greasy feeling. — Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025

Mindful breathing, meditation, and cupping therapies help clear toxins, while sound bowl and crystal chakra cleanses balance the body’s energy. — Nina Patel, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2025