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expurgation

NOUN
catharsis
Synonyms
STRONG
ablution abreaction cleansing purgation purification release
WEAK
lustration
Antonyms
WEAK
dirtying
NOUN
defecation
Synonyms
STRONG
bowel movement evacuation excretion
NOUN
lustration
Synonyms
WEAK
ablution absolution atonement baptism bathing catharsis depuration disinfection distillation expiation forgiveness grace lavation laving purgation purge purifying rarefaction rebirth redemption refinement regeneration salvation sanctification washing
NOUN
purge
Synonyms
STRONGEST
coup evacuation expulsion extermination liquidation suppression
STRONG
abolition catharsis clarification cleaning cleanup crushing disposal disposition ejection eradication excretion extirpation murder purification
WEAK
abstersion reign of terror witch hunt
Antonyms
STRONG
dirtying
WEAK
holding keeping maintenance
NOUN
purification
Synonyms
STRONGEST
distillation
STRONG
ablution absolution atonement baptism bathing catharsis disinfection expiation 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

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The Importance of Being Earnest

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