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

Ravel’s patent application describes cleaning and shredding incoming textiles, removing metal and other nontextile components and separating waste into broad material categories before purification. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026

Reno and its community water provider broke ground on a water purification plant that will treat roughly 2 million gallons of wastewater a day, bring it to drinking-water standards and send it into a groundwater aquifer, a first for Nevada. — Piper Heath, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Water purification is important with wilderness travel in the United States and in many areas of the world. — Elaine Reno, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2026

Virgo, on the other hand, is symbolic of purification, improvement and the magic surrounding our habits, rituals and processes. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2026