Definitions
There are 10 meanings of the word
Purge.
How to pronounce purge:
US
Purge - as a noun
The act of clearing yourself (or another) from some stigma or charge
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Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
An act of removing by cleansing; ridding of sediment or other undesired elements
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An abrupt or sudden removal of a person or group from an organization or place
Example: "He died in a purge by stalin"
Purge - as a verb
Oust politically
Example: "Deng xiao ping was purged several times throughout his lifetime"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
Clear of a charge
Make pure or free from sin or guilt
Example: "He left the monastery purified"
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Rid of impurities
Example: "Purge the water"
Rinse, clean, or empty with a liquid
Example: "Flush the wound with antibiotics"
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Eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
Example: "After drinking too much, the students vomited"
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Excrete or evacuate (someone's bowels or body)
Example: "The doctor decided that the patient must be purged"
Example Sentences
"After the party, she felt the need to go through a wardrobe purge and get rid of old clothes."
"The cleanse she did was a rigorous purge of toxins from her body."
"During the spring cleaning, they decided to have a purge of unwanted items from their house."
"The company underwent a major purge of employees to cut costs."
"The revolution aimed for a purge of corrupt officials from the government."
Word Game Points
Is PURGE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, purge is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PURGE has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is PURGE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, purge is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPURGE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is PURGE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, purge is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPURGE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.