purge

1 of 2

verb

ˈpərj

purged; purging

transitive verb

: to clear of guilt

: to free from moral or ceremonial defilement

: to cause evacuation from

purge the bowels

b(1)

: to make free of something unwanted

purge a manhole of gas

purge yourself of fear

(2)

: to free (something, such as a boiler) of sediment or relieve (something, such as a steam pipe) of trapped air by bleeding

c(1)

: to rid (a nation, a political party, etc.) by a purge

(2)

: to get rid of

the leaders had been purged

intransitive verb

: to become purged

: to have or produce frequent evacuations

: to cause purgation

purger noun

purge

2 of 2

noun

: something that purges

especially : purgative

: an act or instance of purging

: the removal of elements or members regarded as undesirable and especially as treacherous or disloyal

Example Sentences

Verb High-ranking officials were purged from the company following the merger. a day on which the faithful are expected to purge themselves of their sins through prayer and fasting

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

For as long as there has been art, artists have sought to depict astounding things and thus purge them from their troubled minds.

Sam Thielman, The New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2022 In the days after the Jan. 6 attack, Republicans alarmed by the violence, including Meijer, hoped that impeaching Trump would purge him from the party.

Catie Edmondson, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Aug. 2022 Runaways, about the rebellious teenage children of a group of supervillains, debuted on Hulu right before Marvel Studios’ Kevin Feige was preparing to take over Marvel’s TV operation and purge it of everything made under the previous regime.

Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 29 July 2022 While her Mighty Thor form does not suffer from cancer, the transformation does purge her body of all toxins – including chemotherapy.

Joe George, Men's Health, 8 July 2022 Why did Aaron purge many of his friends in his 70s?

Terence Moore, Forbes, 16 May 2022 Be sure to clean and dry the portafilter — and to purge and wipe down the milk frothing wand, if needed — when you’re done.

Nicole Papantoniou, Good Housekeeping, 12 May 2022 As the new season inspires us to purge, cleanse, and organize , here’s a deeper look at the mental health benefits of spring cleaning.

Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 13 Apr. 2022 Murkowski was a top target for Trump, who has made this year's midterm cycle the lynchpin of his crusade to purge the GOP of any critics.

Bytal Axelrod, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2022

Noun

In this first instalment, Ethan Hawke plays a family man profiting off of his supposedly purge-proof security systems.

Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR, 25 Aug. 2022 No utopia awaits them at the end of their purge, only more misery and a fresh round of scapegoats.

Laura Jedeed, The New Republic, 9 Aug. 2022 The revolutions differ greatly, however, in the fact that the execution of Charles did not set off a violent purge of his family or supporters.

Marilynne Robinson, Harper’s Magazine , 20 July 2022 While Webb was its second-ranking official, the State Department embarked on a purge of gay employees, leading to emphatic calls for NASA to rename the telescope that have gone unheeded.

New York Times, 12 July 2022 Vera, who was part of the discussions, told me that the transfers were not a radical purge; the deputies moved voluntarily or were promoted.

The New Yorker, 30 May 2022 There was a purge of the military then [under Stalin].

Stella Kalinina, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 May 2022 So far, eight bills have been signed into law, resulting in a purge of longtime election board members, an exodus of election staffers and the installation of Republicans who have proposed measures to reduce poll locations and cancel Sunday voting.

Washington Post, 14 Mar. 2022 So far, eight bills have been signed into law, resulting in a purge of longtime election board members, an exodus of election staffers and the installation of Republicans who have proposed measures to reduce poll locations and cancel Sunday voting.

Stephanie Mccrummen, Anchorage Daily News, 14 Mar. 2022 See More

Kids Definition

purge 1 of 2

verb

ˈpərj

purged; purging

: to get rid of

Ineffective workers were purged from the company.

: to rid of unwanted things or people

The heir alone would be able to … purge the school of all who were unworthy to study magic.

J. K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

purge

2 of 2

noun

: an act or instance of ridding of what is unwanted

: the removal of members thought to be treacherous or disloyal

a purge of party leaders

Medical Definition

purge 1 of 2

verb

ˈpərj

purged; purging

transitive verb

: to cause evacuation from (as the bowels) or of or from the bowels of

drugs that purge the bowels

purged the patient with a cathartic

: to free (itself) of suspended matter usually by sedimentation

—used of a liquid

intransitive verb

: to become purged

: to have or produce frequent evacuations

: to cause purgation

purge

2 of 2

noun

: something that purges

especially : purgative

: an act or instance of purging

单词	purge
释义	purge 1 of 2 verb ˈpərj purged; purging transitive verb 1 a : to clear of guilt b : to free from moral or ceremonial defilement 2 a : to cause evacuation from purge the bowels b(1) : to make free of something unwanted purge a manhole of gas purge yourself of fear (2) : to free (something, such as a boiler) of sediment or relieve (something, such as a steam pipe) of trapped air by bleeding c(1) : to rid (a nation, a political party, etc.) by a purge (2) : to get rid of the leaders had been purged intransitive verb 1 : to become purged 2 : to have or produce frequent evacuations 3 : to cause purgation purger noun purge 2 of 2 noun 1 : something that purges especially : purgative 2 a : an act or instance of purging b : the removal of elements or members regarded as undesirable and especially as treacherous or disloyal Did you know? In some cultures, a ritual bath or prayer is performed to purge guilt or evil spirits. The Minoans of ancient Crete may have used human sacrifice as a way of purging the entire community, which is fine for the community but rough on the victims. In many cultures, people periodically purge themselves physically—that is, clean out their digestive tracts—by taking strong laxatives; this used to be a popular springtime ritual, and herbal purgatives were readily available. Synonyms Verb cleanse purify sanctify See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb High-ranking officials were purged from the company following the merger. a day on which the faithful are expected to purge themselves of their sins through prayer and fasting Recent Examples on the Web Verb For as long as there has been art, artists have sought to depict astounding things and thus purge them from their troubled minds. Sam Thielman, The New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2022 In the days after the Jan. 6 attack, Republicans alarmed by the violence, including Meijer, hoped that impeaching Trump would purge him from the party. Catie Edmondson, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Aug. 2022 Runaways, about the rebellious teenage children of a group of supervillains, debuted on Hulu right before Marvel Studios’ Kevin Feige was preparing to take over Marvel’s TV operation and purge it of everything made under the previous regime. Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 29 July 2022 While her Mighty Thor form does not suffer from cancer, the transformation does purge her body of all toxins – including chemotherapy. Joe George, Men's Health, 8 July 2022 Why did Aaron purge many of his friends in his 70s? Terence Moore, Forbes, 16 May 2022 Be sure to clean and dry the portafilter — and to purge and wipe down the milk frothing wand, if needed — when you’re done. Nicole Papantoniou, Good Housekeeping, 12 May 2022 As the new season inspires us to purge, cleanse, and organize , here’s a deeper look at the mental health benefits of spring cleaning. Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 13 Apr. 2022 Murkowski was a top target for Trump, who has made this year's midterm cycle the lynchpin of his crusade to purge the GOP of any critics. Bytal Axelrod, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2022 Noun In this first instalment, Ethan Hawke plays a family man profiting off of his supposedly purge-proof security systems. Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR, 25 Aug. 2022 No utopia awaits them at the end of their purge, only more misery and a fresh round of scapegoats. Laura Jedeed, The New Republic, 9 Aug. 2022 The revolutions differ greatly, however, in the fact that the execution of Charles did not set off a violent purge of his family or supporters. Marilynne Robinson, Harper’s Magazine , 20 July 2022 While Webb was its second-ranking official, the State Department embarked on a purge of gay employees, leading to emphatic calls for NASA to rename the telescope that have gone unheeded. New York Times, 12 July 2022 Vera, who was part of the discussions, told me that the transfers were not a radical purge; the deputies moved voluntarily or were promoted. The New Yorker, 30 May 2022 There was a purge of the military then [under Stalin]. Stella Kalinina, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 May 2022 So far, eight bills have been signed into law, resulting in a purge of longtime election board members, an exodus of election staffers and the installation of Republicans who have proposed measures to reduce poll locations and cancel Sunday voting. Washington Post, 14 Mar. 2022 So far, eight bills have been signed into law, resulting in a purge of longtime election board members, an exodus of election staffers and the installation of Republicans who have proposed measures to reduce poll locations and cancel Sunday voting. Stephanie Mccrummen, Anchorage Daily News, 14 Mar. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Verb Middle English, from Anglo-French purger, from Latin purigare, purgare to purify, purge, from purus pure + -igare (akin to agere to drive, do) — more at act First Known Use Verb 14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a Noun 1593, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing purge binge and purge purge oneself binge and purge purge oneself Kids Definition purge 1 of 2 verb ˈpərj purged; purging 1 : to get rid of Ineffective workers were purged from the company. 2 : to rid of unwanted things or people The heir alone would be able to … purge the school of all who were unworthy to study magic. J. K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets purge 2 of 2 noun 1 : an act or instance of ridding of what is unwanted 2 : the removal of members thought to be treacherous or disloyal a purge of party leaders Medical Definition purge 1 of 2 verb ˈpərj purged; purging transitive verb 1 : to cause evacuation from (as the bowels) or of or from the bowels of drugs that purge the bowels purged the patient with a cathartic 2 : to free (itself) of suspended matter usually by sedimentation —used of a liquid intransitive verb 1 : to become purged 2 : to have or produce frequent evacuations 3 : to cause purgation purge 2 of 2 noun 1 : something that purges especially : purgative 2 : an act or instance of purging Legal Definition purge transitive verb ˈpərj purged; purging 1 : to clear (as oneself or another) of guilt purged himself of contempt 2 : to become no longer guilty of purge the contempt purge verb as in to cleanse to free from moral guilt or blemish especially ceremonially a day on which the faithful are expected to purge themselves of their sins through prayer and fasting Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance cleanse restore purify heal sanctify refine amend improve regenerate clear acquit uplift vindicate elevate absolve exonerate ennoble Antonyms & Near Antonyms degrade poison stain debauch defile debase deprave corrupt warp pervert tarnish profane prostitute demean sully See More
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