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purging

/ˈpɜːrdʒɪŋ/

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The process or act of purging, such as by the use of a purgative.

Examples :

"After eating something that made her stomach upset, Maria resorted to the unpleasant purging to feel better. "

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The process or act of cleansing from sin or guilt.

Examples :

"After confessing his lie, the man felt a sense of purging and relief. "

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To clean thoroughly; to cleanse; to rid of impurities.

Examples :

"After the big party, we spent the morning purging the house of all the trash and leftover food. "

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To free from sin, guilt, or the burden or responsibility of misdeeds

Examples :

"After confessing his lie to his parents, he felt like he was purging himself of a heavy burden of guilt. "

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To remove by cleansing; to wash away.

Examples :

"The heavy rain was purging the dirt from the city streets. "

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To void or evacuate (the bowels or the stomach); to defecate or vomit.

Examples :

"After eating the spicy food, he felt the need to purge. "

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To cause someone to purge, operate on (somebody) as or with a cathartic or emetic, or in a similar manner.

Examples :

"The doctor prescribed medication, hoping it would be effective in purging the toxins from the patient's body. "

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To clear of a charge, suspicion, or imputation

Examples :

"The lawyer presented new evidence, hoping it would succeed in purging his client of all suspicion. "

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To clarify; to clear the dregs from (liquor).

Examples :

"The winemaker is carefully purging the wine to remove sediment and make it clear. "

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To become pure, as by clarification.

Examples :

"The water filter is purging impurities from the tap water, making it safe to drink. "

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To have or produce frequent evacuations from the intestines, as by means of a cathartic.

Examples :

"The doctor said the medicine was purging her system of the infection, so she needed to stay close to the bathroom. "

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verb

To trim, dress or prune.

Examples :

"The gardener is purging the rose bushes of dead and overgrown branches to encourage new growth. "

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The act or an instance of eliminating contamination: a purification, a cleansing, particularly:

Examples :

"The annual purging of old files helps the office stay organized and efficient. "

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The removal of waste from the human body, particularly:

Examples :

"The patient experienced excessive purging after consuming contaminated food. "

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Vomiting; vomiting induced by purgatives.

Examples :

"The doctor suspected bulimia due to the frequency of her purging after meals. "

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That which is purged: contamination, a contaminant; refuse; sin; etc.

Examples :

"After the heavy rain, the park workers spent the day clearing the park, focusing on the purging of debris from the flooded areas. "

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