purge
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7.1
- noun
- /pɜrdʒ/
- Literature
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limpieza
- The organization conducted a necessary purge of outdated policies to improve efficiency.
- purge control
And then we can begin this purge of all of my clothing.
- And then we can begin this purge of all of my clothing.
- So while the whole country fell into a culture of purging, it seems that it didn't serve a clear purpose at all, and some theories seem plausible until you take a closer look.
- That's all that's I mean, it's like the purge at this point, right?
Examples
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There will not be a purge of Florida non-citizens before the November election.
Blog text (13) -
Last summer, I went through a major purge, and it was incredibly freeing.
Blog text (2) -
We believe that this is the first purge of the evening.
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And then we can begin this purge of all of my clothing.
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Data on purge operations are recorded in a weld log.
Academic text (2011) -
That's right, I'm working on an epic purge of old stuff.
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Montaigne further identifies ailing political systems as surfeit and prescribes a massive purge in order to "cure" them.
Academic text (2007) -
Coincidentally, flawed voter purges frequently seem to end up disenfranchising voters of color.
Blog text (25) -
For those who cannot maintain the strict observance of the diet, Lessius suggests purges twice a year to restore the equilibrium of the body's humors.
Academic text (2008) -
After the scandal, there was a significant purge of corrupt officials from the government.
Synonyms
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1.0
The act of removing dirt and dust from a place or object
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1.5
The activity of making a place or thing clean
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3.5
The act of removing something you do not need
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3.0
The act of getting rid of something you do not want
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7.4
A complete killing or removal of a group of living things
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6.5
A process that removes harmful substances such as chemicals and germs from people, places or things
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6.8
Complete removal of something unwanted
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4.6
Making something clean by removing unwanted or harmful substances
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4.9
Removing harmful substances from the body to treat poisoning or addiction
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3.9
Making something clean by removing dirt
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7.4
Using smoke or gas to kill pests and germs in a building
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4.9
Removing unwanted people or practices to improve an organization
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6.3
Removing unwanted things or substances from something by cleaning
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4.1
Cleaning something with chemicals to kill harmful germs
The process of removing harmful substances to make food or water safe
Complete removal of something, often by pulling it out by the roots
An action that removes all things from a container or place
An act that uses a ritual to clean a person or place
Compounds
- Specialized
A serious eating problem where people eat large amounts then make themselves throw up or fast to avoid weight gain
How Thorough
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word purge comes from Latin purgare, which means 'to make clean', and purus, 'clean', so a purge is an act of cleaning out a place, system, or thing to remove impurities or unwanted parts.