An abrupt or violent removal of a group of people from an organization or place.
The political party underwent a purge to eliminate members who were not loyal to the new leadership.
The act of getting rid of something unwanted, such as a feeling, memory, or condition.
The therapist suggested a mental purge to help the patient deal with past traumas.
A laxative used to cleanse the body.
The doctor prescribed a purge to prepare the patient for the medical procedure.
A process of flushing a system, pipe, or container with a gas or liquid to remove contaminants or unwanted material, or the gas or liquid used for that purpose.
The engineers performed a nitrogen purge before sealing the tank.
purgeadjective
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Designed to purge or used in a purging process.
The purge valve was replaced during the maintenance check.
purgepast participle
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Having been cleansed or cleared of unwanted elements.