English Synonym Finder

purge

Definitions

To rid of an unwanted quality, condition, or person.

To physically remove or cleanse something, often by emptying or evacuation.

To remove people from an organization or area in an abrupt or violent manner.

Examples

The new manager decided to purge the company of outdated software systems.

He went on a strict diet to purge his body of toxins.

Synonyms

cleanse remove eliminate expel eradicate purify clear

Antonyms

admit keep retain add include preserve restore