cleanse
Third Person
cleanses
Present Participle
cleansing
Past Tense
cleansed
Past Participle
cleansed
1
to completely clean something, particularly the skin
transitive
- The spa offers a variety of treatments to cleanse and rejuvenate the skin.
- The doctor recommended a special diet to help cleanse the patient's body of toxins.
- The herbal tea is believed to have properties that help cleanse the digestive system.
- A hot shower can help cleanse the body and promote relaxation.
- She regularly cleanses her face using a gentle cleanser before applying skincare products.
Synonyms:
2
to remove sin or guilt from someone
transitive
- The priest assured her that confession would cleanse her of her sins.
- He sought forgiveness to cleanse his conscience after the mistake.
- She prayed daily, hoping to cleanse her soul of guilt.
- The sacred waters were said to have the power to cleanse the spirit.
- The act of charity helped cleanse her sense of regret for her past actions.
3
to remove something harmful, unwanted, or immoral from a person, place, or system
- They tried to cleanse the air by planting more trees.
- The organization worked to cleanse the community of violence and crime.
- The house was cleansed of old furniture before the renovation began.
- He promised to cleanse the school of bullying by introducing strict policies.
- The river was cleansed after years of pollution.