CLEANSE Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

cleanse

verb

ˈklenz

as in to purge

to free from moral guilt or blemish especially ceremonially in an elaborate ritual the priestess cleansed the gathering of supplicants

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as in to clean

to remove the dirt from cleanse the wound with soap and water before applying the bandage

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Recent Examples of cleanse The Macabre had been in my head for a while but started out very differently: What if a person bought a house, there was a cursed painting inside, and they were brought into a team of agents who cleansed these paintings to help hunt them? —

Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024 For the best results, thoroughly cleanse your brows to remove any lingering traces of product. —

Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 19 Dec. 2024 The ritual, performed by a Balinese priest, cleanses both body and soul, banishes evil spirits, and brings good fortune. —

Ryan Smith, Travel + Leisure, 17 Dec. 2024 The opposition and gravitational pull between these ever-glowing luminaries creates a powerful and dynamic energy that is ideal for charging crystals, as it is believed to cleanse and enhance their natural properties. —

Valerie Mesa, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cleanse