purge

[US]/pɜːdʒ/
[UK]/pɜːrdʒ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vi. cleanse; facilitate bowel movement
vt. cleanse; wash; facilitate bowel movement
n. cathartic; cleansing.

Phrases & Collocations

purge toxins

purge the system

purge unwanted files

purge negative thoughts

emotional purge

purge the air

purge the cache

purge the database

purge gas

purge of

air purge

gas purge

Example Sentences

an opportunity to purge the party of unsatisfactory members.

Try to purge your spirit of hatred.

purge metal of dross (= purge away dross from metal)

a purge of the ruling class is absolutely necessary.

purged all the imprisoned dissidents.

he purged all but 26 of the central committee members.

a cold air blower purges residual solvents from the body.

He purged his enemies from the Party.

If using a split/splitless inlet, check that the purge valve is ON.

The mayoral candidate has promised to purge the police department.

The new president carried out a purge of disloyal army officers.

Bob had helped purge Martha of the terrible guilt that had haunted her.

It is certainly faultful for entering kidney to purge the fire in kidney and makes kidney failure quickly.

The only wizarding hospital we know of,St. Mungo's is located behind the facade of Purge and Dowse, Ltd.in London.

The only wizarding hospital we know of, St. Mungo's is located behind the facade of Purge and Dowse, Ltd., in London (more...

The last play concerns the punishment of Orestes at the hands of the Furies, or Erinyes, the goddesses who purge him of the sin of matricide.

Indications:Clear away heat, eliminate dampness, purge pathogenic fire, put out steam, detoxicate and cure furuncles.

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