definition of
purge

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

[2] #2 purge n. [purging, purgation] the act of clearing yourself (or another) from some stigma or charge. wn

[3] #3 purge n. [purging] an act of removing by cleansing; ridding of sediment or other undesired elements. wn

[4] #4 purge v. clear of a charge. wn

[5] #5 purge v. [purify, sanctify] make pure or free from sin or guilt; "he left the monastery purified". wn