cleansing

UK:**UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈklenzɪŋ/

From the verb cleanse: (⇒ conjugate)
cleansing is: Click the infinitive to see all available inflections
v pres p

cleanse
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Sense: To remove dirt from the surface
Synonyms:
bathe Collocations, clean Collocations, wash Collocations, scrub Collocations, dust off, dust Collocations, wash off, wash down, scrub down, wipe Collocations, wipe down, wipe off, wipe up, disinfect, dry-clean, soap Collocations
Sense: To remove impurities from within
Synonyms:
refine Collocations, disinfect, purge Collocations, clean Collocations, purify
Sense: To free from sin or its effects
Synonyms:
absolve, purge Collocations, purify, restore Collocations, excuse Collocations, pardon Collocations

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