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cleansing

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of cleansing

the act or fact of freeing from sin or moral guilt

underwent a cleansing before he could enter the templeʼs most sacred chamber

Synonyms of cleansing

purification, sanctification

Words Related to cleansing

rebirth, regeneration, restoration

grace, redemption, salvation

absolution, forgiveness, remission

acquittal, clearance, clearing, exoneration, vindication

atonement, expiation

Near Antonyms of cleansing

blasphemy, defilement, desecration, profanation, violation

corruption, debasement, perversion

contamination, pollution, sullying, tarnishing

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