What is another word for cleanse?

Pronunciation: [klˈɛnz] (IPA)

Synonyms for Cleanse:

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What are the opposite words for cleanse?

The word cleanse implies cleaning or washing something thoroughly. To describe the opposite, we can use antonyms such as dirty, soil, contaminate, or pollute. When we don't cleanse or clean something, we allow dirt, debris, or impurities to accumulate, creating an unhygienic and unsanitary environment. To prevent or avoid this situation, we should practice regular cleaning and maintenance of our personal or professional spaces. Antonyms for cleanse are useful in conveying the opposite meaning or in emphasizing the importance of hygiene and cleanliness. We should strive to use cleansing agents to avoid the accumulation of germs and viruses that can harm our health.

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Usage examples for Cleanse

He will cleanse it.
"The Expositor's Bible: The Gospel of St. John, Vol. I"
Marcus Dods
From the hare, with its scrupulous attention to cleanliness, we learned how to cleanse our hands and faces.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook
The invalid looked more comfortable, even though nothing had been done for his relief save to cleanse the wound, and dress it in such fashion as was possible; but he was still in the delirium, and after kissing the pale forehead, Dick went to where his mother was making ready for the long-delayed meal.
"Dick in the Desert"
James Otis

Famous quotes with Cleanse

  • And though all streams flow from a single course to cleanse the blood from polluted hand, they hasten on their course in vain.
    Aeschylus
  • So long as we have failed to eliminate any of the causes of human despair, we do not have the right to try to eliminate those means by which man tries to cleanse himself of despair.
    Antonin Artaud
  • Like a welcome summer rain, humor may suddenly cleanse and cool the earth, the air and you.
    Langston Hughes
  • In the police force, two, three, five traitors are detected who are really working for someone else. When we cleanse the police of them, the problem will be simplified a lot. Terrorists will have no one to contact - they will be left without informers.
    Akhmad Kadyrov
  • I just had a full body cleanse. And am eating right and exercising a lot.
    Alfre Woodard

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