#1 purging n. [purge] an act of removing by cleansing; ridding of sediment or other undesired elements. wn
#2 purging a. [purgatorial, purifying] serving to purge or rid of sin; "purgatorial rites". wn
#3 purging n. [purge, purgation] the act of clearing yourself (or another) from some stigma or charge. wn
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