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An act of cleaning or purifying something
“The cleansing of the dishes was, no doubt, unusually thorough.”
An act of purifying in a moral or religious sense
“Did it awaken in him a desire for the cleansing of his soul?”
An act or process of immersing and washing one's body in the water
The process of removing impurities or unwanted elements from a substance
The act of abstaining from, or eating very little, food
Serving or intended to clean something thoroughly
“Wash your impurities away with a cleansing soap that doesn't overdry your skin.”
Providing psychological release through the open expression of strong emotions
Tending to purge or empty
Present participle for to rid of dirt or impurities
“Lime juice was sprinkled over it to thoroughly cleanse the surface.”
Present participle for to rid of something (morally) defiling
“It is based on the supposition that his confession to a stranger will completely cleanse him of his sins.”
Present participle for to wash something by rinsing or flooding with water
Present participle for to clean or polish thoroughly
Present participle for to ventilate or purify the air within a space or area
Present participle for to get rid of by cleaning
Present participle for to physically remove or eliminate
Present participle for to revamp something to make it look new again
Present participle for to restore (someone) to a physically sound or healthy condition
Present participle for to cleanse, condition, and cream to maintain skin's hydration
Present participle for to remove or clear a block or obstruction from
Present participle for to cover, fasten, strap or bind with a bandage
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