purge
to rid, clear, or free (usually followed by of or from): The raid was intended to purge the political party of disloyal members.
to remove by cleansing or purifying (often followed by away, off, or out).
to clear or empty (the stomach or bowels) by inducing vomiting or evacuation.
to cause evacuation of the bowels of (a person).
to put to death or otherwise eliminate (undesirable or unwanted members) from a political organization, government, nation, etc.
Computers. to delete or remove (data or the like): Make sure to purge all sensitive information from your phone before you sell it.
to clear of imputed guilt or ritual uncleanliness.
to clear away or wipe out legally (an offense, accusation, etc.) by atonement or other suitable action.
Metallurgy.
to drive off (undesirable gases) from a furnace or stove.
to free (a furnace or stove) of undesirable gases.
to become cleansed or purified.
to clear or empty the stomach or bowels by inducing vomiting or evacuation: A bulimic individual who binges and purges often will experience physical changes that make stopping the cycle extremely difficult.
the act or process of purging.
the removal or elimination of members of a political organization, government, nation, etc., who are considered disloyal or otherwise undesirable.
something that purges, as a purgative medicine or laxative.
Origin of purge
1Other words for purge
Other words from purge
- purge·a·ble, adjective
- purg·er, noun
- un·purge·a·ble, adjective
- un·purged, adjective
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How to use purge in a sentence
The romantic solution deified our lovers so that we have become purged “through a perfect consummation with perfection itself.”
On Transhumanism and Why Technology Is Our Silicon Nervous System | Jason Silva | April 26, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTEven after the generals purged him in 2006, he incited insurrection during the Red Shirt riots that rocked Bangkok in 2010.
The Real Crisis in Thailand is the Coming Royal Succession | Somchai Samizdat | February 22, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIrish bookmaker Paddy Power funded the trips to the Hermit Kingdom, but stopped after Kim Jong-Un purged his uncle.
Dennis Rodman’s Sponsor for North Korea Trips Decides Working With a Homicidal Tyrant Was a Bad Idea | Tom Sykes | January 6, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTBut he was also a known womanizer, fond of a drink and indeed purged once before, in 2004, as a result of his hard-living.
The Women Behind the Throne in North Korea's 'Empire of Horror' | The Telegraph | December 15, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTSome have speculated that Kim Kyung-hui herself could be purged.
The Women Behind the Throne in North Korea's 'Empire of Horror' | The Telegraph | December 15, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
A doctor was called, an emetic was given and he purged, and after a time he recovered from the symptoms of poisoning.
Essays In Pastoral Medicine | Austin MalleyHe added in a lower tone, "you've purged me of my sin, my dear—I feel already shriven."
Studies in love and in terror | Marie Belloc LowndesReviewed and purged of much gross English, and divers errors committed in the former edition printed at Dort.
It was five hundred years ago that the religion of Argo in Leptar purged all her rituals and instituted new ones.
The Jewels of Aptor | Samuel R. DelanyGreatly refreshed in spirits, the army, purged of the malcontents, proceeded cautiously on its way south.
South American Fights and Fighters | Cyrus Townsend Brady
British Dictionary definitions for purge
/ (pɜːdʒ) /
(tr) to rid (something) of (impure or undesirable elements)
(tr) to rid (a state, political party, etc) of (dissident or troublesome people)
(tr)
to empty (the bowels) by evacuation of faeces
to cause (a person) to evacuate his bowels
to clear (a person) of a charge
to free (oneself) of guilt, as by atonement: to purge contempt
(intr) to be cleansed or purified
the act or process of purging
the elimination of opponents or dissidents from a state, political party, etc
a purgative drug or agent; cathartic
Origin of purge
1Derived forms of purge
- purger, noun
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