nounπShareAn act of purging."The school's sudden purge of disruptive students restored a calmer learning environment. "politicsgovernmentactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn evacuation of the bowels or a vomiting."After eating the spoiled seafood, he experienced violent purges. "medicinephysiologybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA cleansing of pipes."The plumber used strong chemical purges to clear the blocked kitchen drain. "utilitytechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA forcible removal of people, for example, from political activity."Stalin liked to ensure that his purges were not reversible."politicsgovernmentactionhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThat which purges; especially, a medicine that evacuates the intestines; a cathartic."The doctor prescribed strong purges to cleanse his system before surgery. "medicinephysiologybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo clean thoroughly; to cleanse; to rid of impurities."After the party, Maria purges the refrigerator of all the leftovers that might spoil. "actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo free from sin, guilt, or the burden or responsibility of misdeeds"The confession purges his conscience, allowing him to finally sleep at night. "moralreligionguiltsoulChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo remove by cleansing; to wash away."The rain purges the city streets of dust and grime. "politicsgovernmentactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo void or evacuate (the bowels or the stomach); to defecate or vomit."The sick child purges after eating the bad food. "physiologymedicinebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause someone to purge, operate on (somebody) as or with a cathartic or emetic, or in a similar manner."The doctor purges the patient's system to clear the toxins before the surgery. "medicinebodypoliticsgovernmentorganizationactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo clear of a charge, suspicion, or imputation"The investigation purges her of all suspicion of cheating on the test, as the evidence clearly shows she studied honestly. "politicsgovernmentlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo clarify; to clear the dregs from (liquor)."The vintner carefully purges the wine, removing any sediment to ensure a clear, smooth taste. "drinksubstanceprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo become pure, as by clarification."The water filter purges impurities, leaving it clean and safe to drink. "medicinephysiologybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo have or produce frequent evacuations from the intestines, as by means of a cathartic."The bad seafood I ate at the restaurant yesterday purges me all day. "medicinephysiologybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo trim, dress or prune."The gardener purges the rose bushes of dead leaves and withered stems to encourage new growth. "agricultureplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading