Cleanse Definition

cleanse
verb
  1. clean one's body or parts thereof, as by washing; "clean up before you see your grandparents"; "clean your fingernails before dinner"
  2. purge of an ideology, bad thoughts, or sins; "Purgatory is supposed to cleanse you from your sins"

"Cleanse" in song lyrics

See how cleanse is used in real songs:

  • "with ??? pouring liquids and cleanse"
    Jedi Mind Tricks f/ Breath of Judah — Chinese Water Torture
  • "And you won't find yourself the victim of an effort to ethnically cleanse"
    Urthboy — Distant Sense of Random Menace
  • "advocare cleanse"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "cleanse"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "cleanse" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for cleanse to find words that pair well.

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