26984 words

cleanse

6 definitions • 9 examples
1
to make something completely clean:

Examples:

Cleanse the wound thoroughly before you bandage it.
2
to make someone or something morally clean or pure:

Examples:

to cleanse the thoughts of our hearts
be cleansed of Roman Catholics go to confession to be cleansed of their sins.
cleanse someone/something of something figurative The mayor has promised to cleanse the city of drug dealers (= to remove them from the city).
3
a period of time when you stop taking unhealthy or harmful food, drinks, or drugs into your body, in order to improve your health:

Examples:

During a cleanse, it's best to stay away from all caffeine-rich drinks.
That week I was on a cleanse.
4
an act of cleaning your skin or a product or treatment for doing this:

Examples:

After a cleanse and exfoliation, a face mask is applied.
5
something you to do make yourself morally clean or pure:

Examples:

Is there some sort of ritual or cleanse or pilgrimage that you like to go through?
6
to remove all the dirt or harmful substances from something:

Examples:

Thoroughly cleanse the wound and the area around it.

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