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cleansing

UK
/ˈklɛn.zɪŋ/
US
/ˈklɛn.zɪŋ/

Translations

cleansingnoun
cleansings
pl
nettoyageEmploi général pour un acte ou un processus de nettoyage.
The cleansing of the river took several months to complete.
Le nettoyage de la rivière a pris plusieurs mois.
nettoyage ethniqueSens politique et historique; locution consacrée.
International observers reported that the cleansing of the minority population was continuing despite the ceasefire.
Des observateurs internationaux ont indiqué que le nettoyage ethnique de la population minoritaire se poursuivait malgré le cessez-le-feu.
Additional translations
purificationSens religieux ou rituel.
Synonyms
cleaning
purification
refinement
detoxification
sanitization
cleansingadjective
more cleansing
Comp.
most cleansing
Super.
UK
/ˈklɛn.zɪŋ/
US
/ˈklɛn.zɪŋ/
nettoyantSe dit d’un produit ou d’une propriété qui nettoie.
The cleansing properties of the soap left her skin feeling refreshed.
Les propriétés nettoyantes du savon laissaient sa peau rafraîchie.
purifiantSens figuré ou de purification, souvent avec une valeur psychologique, morale ou symbolique.
The retreat was a cleansing experience, helping her to let go of past grievances.
La retraite a été une expérience purifiante, l’aidant à se détacher des griefs passés.
Synonyms
cleaning
purifying
sanitizing
sterilizing
refining
cleanseverb

cleansing

Gerund

cleansed
Past Simple
cleansed
Past Participle
cleansing
Gerund
UK
/klɛnz/
US
/klɛnz/
nettoyerSens concret: rendre propre, enlever la saleté ou les impuretés.
She used a special solution to cleanse the wound before applying a bandage.
Elle a utilisé une solution spéciale pour nettoyer la plaie avant d'appliquer un pansement.
purifierSens figuré, spirituel ou rituel : débarrasser de ce qui est impur, négatif ou moralement fautif.
The community held a ceremony to cleanse the area of negative energy.
La communauté a organisé une cérémonie pour purifier la zone des énergies négatives.
Synonyms
clear
remove impurities
sterilize
decontaminate
wash
sanitize
clean
purify
Antonyms
taint
pollute
dirty

Definitions

cleansingnoun
The act or process of cleaning or purifying something.
The cleansing of the river took several months to complete.
A ritual or ceremonial act intended to purify or rid of impurities.
The cleansing was an important part of the religious ceremony.
The systematic removal of members of an ethnic or religious group from a particular area, often involving violence or intimidation.
International observers reported that the cleansing of the minority population was continuing despite the ceasefire.
cleansingadjective
Having the ability to clean or purify.
The cleansing properties of the soap left her skin feeling refreshed.
Serving to rid a person or thing of something unwanted.
The retreat was a cleansing experience, helping her to let go of past grievances.
cleanseverb
To make something thoroughly clean or free from dirt, impurities, or harmful substances.
She used a special solution to cleanse the wound before applying a bandage.
To rid a person, place, or thing of something unpleasant or unwanted.
The community held a ceremony to cleanse the area of negative energy.
To free someone from guilt or sin, often in a religious or spiritual context.
The priest offered a prayer to cleanse the congregation of their sins.
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