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PURGE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Purge.

How to pronounce purge:

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Purge - as a noun

The act of clearing yourself (or another) from some stigma or charge

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
purgation12purging11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
clearing11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An act of removing by cleansing; ridding of sediment or other undesired elements

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
purging11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cleaning11cleansing12cleanup11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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)
rehabilitate17

Clear of a charge

Make pure or free from sin or guilt

Example: "He left the monastery purified"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
purify14sanctify16
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alter5change12modify15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Rid of impurities

Example: "Purge the water"

Rinse, clean, or empty with a liquid

Example: "Flush the wound with antibiotics"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flush11scour7

Eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth

Example: "After drinking too much, the students vomited"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
be sickcast6cat5chuck16disgorge11honk11puke10regorge9regurgitate13retch10sick10spew9spue6throw upupchuck20vomit up

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."
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Word Game Points

Is PURGE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, purge is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
PURGE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is PURGE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, purge is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PURGE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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