Definitions

1. noun

the act of purging or cleansing, especially of the body or the soul

“The medieval doctor performed a dangerous purgation to try and cure the patient’s illness.”

2. noun

the state of being purified or cleansed

“The spiritual leader guided the congregation through a period of purgation to prepare them for enlightenment.”

3. noun

the process of removing impurities or unwanted substances

“The water treatment facility was responsible for the purgation of pollutants from the river.”

4. verb

to cleanse or purify, especially the body or the soul

“The monks would often purgate their bodies and minds before embarking on a spiritual retreat.”

5. verb

to remove impurities or unwanted substances

“The scientists developed a new process to purgate the contaminated soil.”