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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"I don't know if I look good in a bathing suit. I haven't had a bathing suit in a long time. I'm too busy," Trump said.

From Barron's • Jul. 3, 2026

Those needs include medical- and personal-care services like medication management and help with bathing, dressing, eating, walking or toileting.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 16, 2026

Somebody said he looks great in a bathing suit, right?

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

In 2022 a stretch of the River Thames at Port Meadow, Oxford, was awarded bathing water status, as was Wallingford in 2024.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

A soft glow shone from the reflections on the lake, bathing them all in light.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin

bathing

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