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purge

verb

/pɜːrdʒ/

Meaning

To remove unwanted feelings, people, or things; to cleanse or purify.

The new leader promised to purge corruption from the government.

purge oneself of guilt

cleanse, expel, eliminate, eradicate, rid

retain, keep, preserve

purge corruption, purge system, purge memory, purge files

To give food to a person, animal, or machine.

to make something more attractive by adding decorative details or features

to make a problem, situation, or feeling worse

To continue to live or exist after a difficult event or situation.

Beginning a journey or enterprise.

To add fuel to a fire; to encourage or increase a strong feeling or activity.