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purge

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of purge

to free from moral guilt or blemish especially ceremonially

a day on which the faithful are expected to purge themselves of their sins through prayer and fasting

Synonyms of purge

cleanse, purify, sanctify

Words Related to purge

amend, improve, refine

heal, regenerate, restore

elevate, ennoble, uplift

absolve, acquit, clear, exonerate, vindicate

Near Antonyms of purge

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

poison, profane, prostitute

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