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purgation

noun

The act of clearing yourself (or another) from some stigma or charge

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Word length
9
Starts with
P
Ends with
N
Contains
UR
Scrabble score
12

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noun

  1. The act of clearing yourself (or another) from some stigma or charge

noun

  1. A ceremonial cleansing from defilement or uncleanness by the performance of appropriate rites

noun

  1. Purging the body by the use of a cathartic to stimulate evacuation of the bowels

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