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cleansing

[ˈklɛnzɪŋ]

cleansing Definition

  • 1the act of making something clean
  • 2the process of removing unwanted substances from something

Using cleansing: Examples

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

  • Example

    The cleansing of the wound was painful but necessary.

  • Example

    She does a daily cleansing of her face to remove dirt and oil.

  • Example

    The company is undergoing a financial cleansing to improve its operations.

cleansing Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for cleansing

Phrases with cleansing

  • a process of removing toxins and waste material from the colon

    Example

    Some people believe that colon cleansing can improve overall health.

  • the mass expulsion or killing of members of an unwanted ethnic or religious group in a society

    Example

    The international community condemned the ethnic cleansing that took place in the region.

  • a diet consisting of only fruit and vegetable juices, often for a short period of time

    Example

    She went on a juice cleansing diet for three days to detoxify her body.

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Summary: cleansing in Brief

Cleansing [ˈklɛnzɪŋ] refers to the act of making something clean or removing unwanted substances. It can be applied to physical objects like wounds or faces, as well as abstract concepts like finances. Examples include 'The cleansing of the wound was painful but necessary.' and 'The company is undergoing a financial cleansing to improve its operations.' Cleansing also extends into phrases like 'colon cleansing,' 'juice cleansing,' and 'ethnic cleansing,' which have specific meanings.

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