lustrate
verb
lus·trate ˈlə-ˌstrāt 
lustrated; lustrating
transitive verb
: to purify ceremonially
lustration
ˌlə-ˈstrā-shən
noun 
Word History
Etymology
Latin lustratus, past participle of lustrare
First Known Use
1653, in the meaning defined above
lustrate
verb
as in to purify
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- purify
- expurgate
- chasten
- cleanse
- spiritualize
- exorcise
- exorcize
- sanctify
- baptize
- sacralize
- consecrate
- canonize
- reconsecrate
- bless
- dedicate
- hallow
- devote
- commit
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- soil
- profane
- desecrate
- dirty
- defile
- violate
- pollute
- desanctify
- taint
- deconsecrate
- foul
- cuss
- desacralize
- punish
- blaspheme
- execrate
- condemn
- curse
- damn
- damn
- cast out