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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
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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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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