Dictionary Check: purge

"purge" is a valid word!

Scrabble 8 points
Words with Friends 11 points

Definition

noun

the act of clearing yourself (or another) from some stigma or charge

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noun

an act of removing by cleansing; ridding of sediment or other undesired elements

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noun

an abrupt or sudden removal of a person or group from an organization or place

Example: "he died in a purge by Stalin"
verb

oust politically

Example: "Deng Xiao Ping was purged several times throughout his lifetime"
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verb

clear of a charge

verb

make pure or free from sin or guilt

Example: "he left the monastery purified"
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