cleanse
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
cleanses;
cleansed;
cleansing
cleanses;
cleansed;
cleansing
Britannica Dictionary definition of CLEANSE
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to make (someone or something) clean
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see also ethnic cleansing
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The cut should be cleansed gently with mild soap and water.
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cleansed of all impurities
Usage
The verbs clean and cleanse both mean “to make (something or someone) clean.” Cleanse usually refers to making the body or part of the body clean.
It can also refer to making a person's mind, soul, reputation, etc., clean.
Clean is more common than cleanse and its use is less specific.
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cleansing the skin
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The herb is believed to cleanse the body of toxins.
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The ceremony is meant to cleanse people of their guilt and sin.
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Try to cleanse your mind through meditation.
