Definition of cleanse - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
hygieneremove dirt or germs from objects or skin by washing or treating
- Cleanse the wound gently every day.
2.
spiritualpurify spiritually or morally
- The ritual was meant to cleanse the soul.
Noun
1.
detox programUS program to remove toxins from the bodyUS
- She started a cleanse to improve her health.
2.
purificationRare act of making something clean or pureRare
- The ritual included a cleanse of the sacred space.
Origin of cleanse
Old English, clænsian (to purify)
Terms with cleanse included in their meaning
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literal cleaning
to cleanse one's hands with water and soap
cleansing
apply water or liquid to cleanse
beauty
cover face with cosmetic paste to cleanse and hydrate
cleansing product
foamy substance used in baths to cleanse and soften skin
skincare
product used to cleanse facial skin
skincare product
cream applied to the face to moisturize or cleanse
cleaning
cleanse by flooding with water
cleansing
serving to cleanse or purify
cleanse
remove harmful substances from something
clinic treatment
medical procedure to cleanse the colon with fluids
spirituality
used in rituals to cleanse or purify
purification
using incense to cleanse a space or object
eye medication
medicated liquid used to cleanse or soothe the eyes
medical
cleanse a body cavity with water or solution
purification
purify or cleanse through sacred rites
cleaning
cleanse or clean out
food
small dish or drink to cleanse the palate
political cleansing
politically cleanse former officials in post-Communist countries
purify
ritually cleanse or renew with a propitiatory offering
spirituality
cleanse spiritually or morally
medical
substance used to cleanse the bowels
purification
serving to purify or cleanse from sin
cleansing
having the ability to purify or cleanse
Examples of cleanse in a sentence
They cleanse the instruments with antiseptic between surgeries. She sought to cleanse her spirit through meditation. The priest helped cleanse the community of its sins. He decided to try a cleanse after the holiday season. A cleanse was recommended by her nutritionist. A cleanse was necessary to purify the contaminated water.
The spa offered a cleanse to rejuvenate the body.
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- French:nettoyer, cure détox, ...
- German:reinigen, Reinigungskur, ...
- Italian:detergere, programma detox, ...
- Spanish:limpiar, desintoxicación, ...
- Portuguese:limpar, desintoxicação, ...
- Chinese:清洁, 排毒, ...
- Japanese:洗浄する, デトックス, ...
- Arabic:نظف, حِمْيَة إِزَالَة السُّمُوم, ...
- Hebrew:לְחַטֵּא, תּוֹכְנִית טִיהוּר, ...
- Russian:очищать, очищение, ...
- Ukrainian:очистити, детокс, ...
- Hindi:स्वच्छ करना, डिटॉक्स, ...
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