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purge v. oust politically; "Deng Xiao Ping was purged several times throughout his lifetime"
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purge n. [
purging, purgation] the act of clearing yourself (or another) from some stigma or charge
. wn #3
purge n. [
purging] an act of removing by cleansing; ridding of sediment or other undesired elements
. wn #4
purge v. clear of a charge
. wn #5
purge v. [
purify, sanctify] make pure or free from sin or guilt; "he left the monastery purified"
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