cleanse

verb
UK: /klenz/
US: /klenz/

  1. To make something completely clean.

    1. I want to cleanse my face before I go to bed.
    2. We need to cleanse the wound with antiseptic to prevent infection.

  2. To rid someone or something of unwanted feelings, memories, or influences.

    1. She is trying to cleanse herself of bad memories.
    2. The new policies aim to cleanse the company of corruption and inefficiency.

Synonyms

purge clean exonerate wash purify
cleanse noun

  1. The act of cleaning or purifying something.

    1. A juice cleanse can help you lose weight fast.
    2. The cleanse aimed to remove toxins from her body.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "cleanse" in English means: To make something completely clean., To rid someone or something of unwanted feelings, memories, or influences..

The phonetic transcription of "cleanse" is /klenz/ in British English and /klenz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "cleanse": purge, clean, exonerate, wash, purify.

Example usage of "cleanse": "I want to cleanse my face before I go to bed.". More examples on the page.