Synonyms for

Purifying

Verb / ˈpjʊrʌˌfaɪɪŋ / Another word for purifying — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of making something pure, especially by removing dirt, pollutants, or other unwanted substances.

Synonyms & similar words

purging sanctify purify purgatorial makepure distill cleansing sublimate adulterating purge cleaning cleansing purge filtering refining clarifying sanitizing sterilizing decontaminating purging detoxifying reforming rectifying restoring rehabilitating renewing renovating rejuvenating refreshing revitalizing

Example sentences

  1. I am purifying my mind by meditating every day.
  2. The air purifying machine helped to remove the smoke from the room.
  3. The water purifying system made the water drinkable.
  4. She is purifying her life by getting rid of toxic people.
  5. The priest is purifying the temple with holy water.

Quotes

  • The purifying fire of Yoga is the means by which the dross of material existence is burnt away, revealing the pure gold of the spirit. - B.K.S. Iyengar
  • We must embrace pain and burn it as fuel for our journey. - Kenji Miyazawa
  • We are not to simply bandage the wounds of victims beneath the wheels of injustice, we are to drive a spoke into the wheel itself. - Dietrich Bonhoeffer

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