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purgation n. [
catharsis, katharsis] purging the body by the use of a cathartic to stimulate evacuation of the bowels
. wn #2
purgation n. [
purification] a ceremonial cleansing from defilement or uncleanness by the performance of appropriate rites
. wn #3
purgation n. [
purge, purging] the act of clearing yourself (or another) from some stigma or charge
. wn