Purge Definition
purge
- noun
- the act of clearing yourself (or another) from some stigma or charge
- an act of removing by cleansing; ridding of sediment or other undesired elements
- an abrupt or sudden removal of a person or group from an organization or place; "he died in a purge by Stalin"
- verb
- oust politically; "Deng Xiao Ping was purged several times throughout his lifetime"
- clear of a charge
- make pure or free from sin or guilt; "he left the monastery purified"
- rid of impurities; "purge the water"; "purge your mind"
- rinse, clean, or empty with a liquid; "flush the wound with antibiotics"; "purge the old gas tank"
- eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth; "After drinking too much, the students vomited"; "He purged continuously"; "The patient regurgitated the food we gave him last night"
- excrete or evacuate (someone's bowels or body); "The doctor decided that the patient must be purged"
"Purge" in song lyrics
See how purge is used in real songs:
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"We sicken to shun sickness when we purge,"
William Shakespeare — Sonnet CXVIII -
"nitrous purge"
AOL — AOL -
"dry snorkel bottom purge"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with purge
Usage tips for "purge"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "purge" 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 purge to find words that pair well.