to get rid of people from an organization because you do not agree with them or they are not loyal to you, to remove something unwanted from a group or system, to make yourself vomit in order to lose weight or because you are ill

a purge of something, purge the demons, purge the ranks

purge one's conscience, purge oneself of something, purge one's system

Formal and Informal Expressions of purge

In different contexts, you can replace 'purge' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'eliminate, remove' is apt. In informal speech or writing, 'kick out, boot, ax' is a commonplace synonym.

purge: Explore its Definition & Usage

purge Definition

1to get rid of people from an organization because you do not agree with them or they are not loyal to you
2to remove something unwanted from a group or system
3to make yourself vomit in order to lose weight or because you are ill

Using purge: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "purge" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

Example
The dictator purged all opposition from the government.
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The company purged all non-performing employees.
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The database was purged of outdated information.
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She decided to purge her closet of old clothes.

purge Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for purge

Antonyms for purge

Idioms Using purge

a purge of something
a thorough removal or elimination of something
Example
The company underwent a purge of its upper management in an effort to improve performance.
purge the demons
to confront and overcome one's personal demons or inner struggles
Example
After years of therapy, she was finally able to purge the demons that had been haunting her since childhood.
purge the ranks
to eliminate disloyal or unproductive members from a group or organization
Example
The new CEO promised to purge the ranks of the company and restore profitability.

Phrases with purge

purge one's conscience
to confess or otherwise relieve oneself of feelings of guilt or wrongdoing
Example
He decided to purge his conscience by admitting to the crime.
purge oneself of something
to rid oneself of something unwanted or unpleasant
Example
She purged herself of negative thoughts and emotions through meditation.
purge one's system
to cleanse one's body of toxins or impurities, often through fasting or other dietary measures
Example
He went on a juice cleanse to purge his system of unhealthy foods.

Origins of purge

from Latin 'purgo', meaning 'cleanse'

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Summary: purge in Brief

The verb 'purge' [pɜːdʒ] means to eliminate or remove something unwanted or disloyal. It can refer to removing people from an organization, as in 'The dictator purged all opposition from the government,' or to removing unwanted items, as in 'She decided to purge her closet of old clothes.' 'Purge' also has medical connotations, such as 'to make yourself vomit in order to lose weight or because you are ill.' Phrases like 'purge one's conscience' and idioms like 'purge the ranks' extend the concept of removal to personal and organizational contexts.