Synonyms of purification

purification

noun

ˌpyu̇r-ə-fə-ˈkā-shən 

as in cleansing

the act or fact of freeing from sin or moral guilt

some people must undergo a ritual purification after certain activities

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cleansing
• salvation
• regeneration
• rebirth
• restoration
• redemption
• sanctification
• forgiveness
• remission
• clearance
• grace
• clearing
• atonement
• vindication
• acquittal
• absolution
• expiation
• exoneration

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• violation
• defilement
• desecration
• blasphemy
• profanation
• corruption
• contamination
• perversion
• pollution
• debasement
• tarnishing
• sullying

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of purification

The packages include food staples like rice, beans and cooking oil, as well as other items like soap, water purification tablets and solar lamps. — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026

The company lists acquisition benefits including expanding chemical capabilities, strengthening purification solutions and broadening lower-carbon energy pathways. — Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026

Anonymous Administration sources began to leak to the press this week that the President was considering expanding military strikes to target bridges, water-purification facilities, and power plants if Iran did not return to the negotiating table. — Robin Wright, New Yorker, 17 July 2026

The museum building has both air conditioning and air purification systems in place to protect the flag and more than 270,000 other historical items in its care. — Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 4 July 2026