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purgation

/pɜr'ɡeɪʃən/

Synonyms of purgation Antonyms of purgation Examples of purgation Usage of purgation Parts of purgation Definition that contains purgation Words sounding like purgation Explanation of purgation

noun
purging the body by the use of a cathartic to stimulate evacuation of the bowels
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catharsis katharsis

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purge purging
noun
a ceremonial cleansing from defilement or uncleanness by the performance of appropriate rites
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purification

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ceremony
noun
the act of clearing yourself (or another) from some stigma or charge
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purge purging

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clearing

Definition that contains purgation

bowdlerism censorship in the form of prudish expurgation