#1 purge v. oust politically; "Deng Xiao Ping was purged several times throughout his lifetime". wn
#2 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". wn
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