nounπShareThe process or act of purging, such as by the use of a purgative."After eating something that made her stomach upset, Maria resorted to the unpleasant purging to feel better. "medicinephysiologybodyprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe process or act of cleansing from sin or guilt."After confessing his lie, the man felt a sense of purging and relief. "religiontheologysoulguiltmoralmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo clean thoroughly; to cleanse; to rid of impurities."After the big party, we spent the morning purging the house of all the trash and leftover food. "actionprocessmedicinebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo free from sin, guilt, or the burden or responsibility of misdeeds"After confessing his lie to his parents, he felt like he was purging himself of a heavy burden of guilt. "guiltmindsoultheologyreligionmoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo remove by cleansing; to wash away."The heavy rain was purging the dirt from the city streets. "medicinebodyactionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo void or evacuate (the bowels or the stomach); to defecate or vomit."After eating the spicy food, he felt the need to purge. "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 prescribed medication, hoping it would be effective in purging the toxins from the patient's body. "medicinephysiologybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo clear of a charge, suspicion, or imputation"The lawyer presented new evidence, hoping it would succeed in purging his client of all suspicion. "guiltmindmorallawrightChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo clarify; to clear the dregs from (liquor)."The winemaker is carefully purging the wine to remove sediment and make it clear. "drinksubstanceprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo become pure, as by clarification."The water filter is purging impurities from the tap water, making it safe to drink. "medicinebodyphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo have or produce frequent evacuations from the intestines, as by means of a cathartic."The doctor said the medicine was purging her system of the infection, so she needed to stay close to the bathroom. "medicinephysiologybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo trim, dress or prune."The gardener is purging the rose bushes of dead and overgrown branches to encourage new growth. "agricultureplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act or an instance of eliminating contamination: a purification, a cleansing, particularly:"The annual purging of old files helps the office stay organized and efficient. "medicineactionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe removal of waste from the human body, particularly:"The patient experienced excessive purging after consuming contaminated food. "bodyphysiologymedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareVomiting; vomiting induced by purgatives."The doctor suspected bulimia due to the frequency of her purging after meals. "medicinephysiologybodydiseaseChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThat which is purged: contamination, a contaminant; refuse; sin; etc."After the heavy rain, the park workers spent the day clearing the park, focusing on the purging of debris from the flooded areas. "guiltreligionmedicinemoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
