bathing

NOUN

lustration

Synonyms

WEAK

ablution absolution atonement baptism catharsis depuration disinfection distillation expiation expurgation forgiveness grace lavation laving purgation purge purifying rarefaction rebirth redemption refinement regeneration salvation sanctification washing

NOUN

purification

Synonyms

STRONGEST

distillation

STRONG

ablution absolution atonement baptism catharsis disinfection expiation expurgation forgiveness grace lavation purgation purge rarefaction rebirth redemption refinement regeneration salvation sanctification washing

WEAK

depuration laving lustration purifying

Antonyms

STRONG

dirtying

WEAK

adulteration corruption pollution

NOUN

swimming

Synonyms

STRONG

floating natation

WEAK

supernatation transnatation

NOUN

washing

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bath laundry soaking

STRONG

ablution fomentation laundering lavabo lavage lavation laving maundy rinsing

WEAK

abstersion detersion lavement

Example Sentences

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People are advised to check the NI Bathing Water Quality Dashboard and on-site signage for updates.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

"We are waiting for Daera Bathing Water to carry out sample testing and we will keep the advice against bathing in place until we know that the water is clear," the spokesperson said.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Bathing changed some interactions between the monkeys and the organisms that live with them, while leaving others unaffected.

From Science Daily • Mar. 3, 2026

Bathing macaques showed no increase in parasite infection rates or severity.

From Science Daily • Mar. 3, 2026

"Bathing," said Ralph, "that's the only thing to do."

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding

bathing

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