Definitions
There are 10 meanings of the word
Purges.
Purges - as a noun
The act of clearing yourself (or another) from some stigma or charge
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
purgation12purging11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
clearing11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
An act of removing by cleansing; ridding of sediment or other undesired elements
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
purging11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cleaning11cleansing12cleanup11Hyponyms (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"
Purges - as a verb
Oust politically
Example: "Deng xiao ping was purged several times throughout his lifetime"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
rehabilitate17Clear of a charge
Make pure or free from sin or guilt
Example: "He left the monastery purified"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
purify14sanctify16Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alter5change12modify15Hyponyms (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)
flush11scour7Eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
Example: "After drinking too much, the students vomited"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
be sickcast6cat5chuck16disgorge11honk11puke10regorge9regurgitate13retch10sick10spew9spue6throw upupchuck20vomit upExcrete or evacuate (someone's bowels or body)
Example: "The doctor decided that the patient must be purged"
Example Sentences
"The dictator ordered a series of brutal purges to eliminate any opposition."
"Her sudden purges of friends from social media raised a lot of speculation."
"During the Cultural Revolution, Mao Zedong initiated purges in order to maintain control."
"The company experienced significant layoffs and internal purges during the economic downturn."
"After the scandal, the political party went through a period of purges to reestablish its image."
Word Game Points
Is PURGES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, purges is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PURGES has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is PURGES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, purges is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPURGES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is PURGES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, purges is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPURGES has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
