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Dictionary Entry

cleanse

verb

Find the meaning of the word cleanse, plus dictionary definition, pronunciation, thesaurus-style synonyms, antonyms, and related vocabulary.

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Meaning

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To make something thoroughly clean or pure, often by removing dirt, impurities, or undesirable elements.

Example Sentence

She used a special facial cleanser to cleanse her skin of makeup and impurities every evening.

Usage Note

Use 'cleanse' when referring to a thorough or ritualistic cleaning process, often implying the removal of impurities or negative elements. It can be used for physical objects (to cleanse a wound), the body (to cleanse the skin), or even metaphorically (to cleanse one's soul or a system of corruption).