cleanse

Definition

  • verb: to make (someone or something) clean
  • verb: to rid of impurities by or as if by washing
  • synonyms: clean, purify

Examples

  • The ceremony is meant to 'cleanse' people of their guilt and sin.

  • The cut should be 'cleansed' gently with mild soap and water.

  • The herb is believed to 'cleanse' the body of toxins.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Hey. What is it? We bought it at auction from the bank, so, you know, we never knew who lived here. Well, Lorraine and I both feel that what your house needs is a cleansing. An exorcism. What, exorcism? I thought that was something that you do to people. No, not necessarily, no. (..)
    2013 The Conjuring
  • (..) is aggravating my old Nintendo injury. I agree. What did he say? He compared Sheldon to a disposable feminine cleansing product one might use on a summer's eve. Yeah, and the bag it came in. Leonard, excellent. I want to show you something. (..)
    2008 TvShow: The Big Bang Theory Title: The Bat Jar Conjecture Season: 1 Episode 13
  • (..) You don't listen to hip-hop? Uh... Oh, my God! You guys gotta listen. I tried this power cleanse. It's so amazing. Okay, promise me you'll try it. Will you try this power cleanse? I did it last week, and it's amazing. I'll be right back. It's so good to get the toxins out of your body. (..)
    2003 Lost in Translation