Cleansing
Pronunciation: /ˈklɛnz/
Cleansing (verb)
- to make something free from dirt or harmful substances.
- to remove guilt or sin from someone or something.
- to remove people considered undesirable from a group or place.
Examples
- She used soap to cleanse the dishes.
- They cleanse the windows every week.
Common collocations: cleanse thoroughly, cleanse with soap, cleanse the soul, spiritually cleanse, politically cleanse