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to cleanse
01
to completely clean something, particularly the skin
Transitive: to cleanse the body or skin
Examples
The spa offers a variety of treatments to cleanse and rejuvenate the skin.
The doctor recommended a special diet to help cleanse the patient's body of toxins.
02
to remove sin or guilt from someone
Transitive: to cleanse a person or their spirits
Examples
The priest assured her that confession would cleanse her of her sins.
He sought forgiveness to cleanse his conscience after the mistake.
03
to remove something harmful, unwanted, or immoral from a person, place, or system
Examples
They tried to cleanse the air by planting more trees.
The organization worked to cleanse the community of violence and crime.
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