Meaning of the word cleanse in English

What does cleanse mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

cleanse

US /klenz/

UK /klenz/

to make something thoroughly clean

Example:

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She used a special soap to cleanse her face.

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The rain helped to cleanse the air of pollutants.

Synonym:

purify clean wash scrub rinse

to rid someone or something of an unwelcome feeling, memory, or belief

Example:

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He hoped the confession would cleanse his soul.

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The ritual was believed to cleanse participants of negative energy.

Synonym:

exorcise purge absolve redeem purify