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

Desalination and waste water purification plants consume enormous amounts of electricity. — Harvey Levine, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026

Countries in the region are heavily reliant on DuPont's powerful filtration and purification products for drinking water. — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026

The former child star went on to explore a series of unexpected careers, including creating a vegan food company, working as an installation artist and helping develop energy-efficient water purification systems used overseas. — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Air-filtration and water-purification systems add to the mix. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 July 2026