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purification

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of purification

the act or fact of freeing from sin or moral guilt

some people must undergo a ritual purification after certain activities

Synonyms of purification

cleansing, sanctification

Words Related to purification

rebirth, regeneration, restoration

grace, redemption, salvation

absolution, forgiveness, remission

acquittal, clearance, clearing, exoneration, vindication

atonement, expiation

Near Antonyms of purification

blasphemy, defilement, desecration, profanation, violation

corruption, debasement, perversion

contamination, pollution, sullying, tarnishing

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