Synonyms for

Purging

Verb / ˈpɜ:dʒɪŋ / Another word for purging — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of getting rid of something unwanted, especially by cleaning or purifying.

Synonyms & similar words

vomitup chuck disgorge throwup vomit besick keepdown regurgitate sanctify retch spew upchuck sick puke purify regorge purge honk purgatorial cast barf spue purgation cat rehabilitate cleaning clearing elimination expulsion purification removal ridding sanitization scrubbing sweeping discharge ejection evacuation excretion excretion excretion expulsion purgation vomiting

Example sentences

  1. She spent the day purging her closet of clothes she hadn't worn in years.
  2. The company was in the process of purging its database of outdated information.
  3. The doctor prescribed a medication to help with the purging of toxins from the body.
  4. The purging of the old, damaged equipment helped to make room for the new machinery.
  5. She felt a sense of relief after the purging of negative thoughts from her mind.

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  • Every day is a new day, and you'll never be able to find happiness if you don't move on.
  • The secret of change is to focus all your energy not on fighting the old but on building the new.
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do.

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