Synonyms of purification

purification

noun

ˌpyu̇r-ə-fə-ˈkā-shən 

as in cleansing

the act or fact of freeing from sin or moral guilt

some people must undergo a ritual purification after certain activities

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cleansing
• salvation
• regeneration
• rebirth
• restoration
• redemption
• sanctification
• forgiveness
• remission
• clearance
• grace
• clearing
• atonement
• vindication
• acquittal
• absolution
• expiation
• exoneration

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• violation
• defilement
• desecration
• blasphemy
• profanation
• corruption
• contamination
• perversion
• pollution
• debasement
• tarnishing
• sullying

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of purification

For more advanced needs, reverse osmosis or ion exchange systems provide powerful purification, though with higher upfront costs and energy demands. —Sahit Muja, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025

Cigar aficionados will delight in a hidden room that’s equipped with advanced air purification, and gearheads can admire all their four-wheeled collection in the auto gallery. —Tori Latham, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025

Implementing Forward Osmosis Filtration For Safer Water NASA and ESA have created advanced water purification systems to provide astronauts with clean water during long missions. —Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025

What To Know Tucson, Arizona, secured $86.7 million from the Bureau of Reclamation to construct an advanced water purification facility. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025