- to rid of whatever is impure or undesirable; cleanse; purify: The water was purged and then tested for purity, so it should be safe to drink.
- to rid, clear, or free (usually followed by of or from): The raid was intended to purge the political party of disloyal members.
- to remove by cleansing or purifying (often followed by away, off, or out).
- to clear or empty (the stomach or bowels) by inducing vomiting or evacuation.
- to cause evacuation of the bowels of (a person).
- to put to death or otherwise eliminate (undesirable or unwanted members) from a political organization, government, nation, etc.
- to delete or remove (data or the like): Make sure to purge all sensitive information from your phone before you sell it.
- to clear of imputed guilt or ritual uncleanliness.
- to clear away or wipe out legally (an offense, accusation, etc.) by atonement or other suitable action.
- Metallurgy.
- to drive off (undesirable gases) from a furnace or stove.
- to free (a furnace or stove) of undesirable gases.
- to become cleansed or purified.
- to clear or empty the stomach or bowels by inducing vomiting or evacuation: A bulimic individual who binges and purges often will experience physical changes that make stopping the cycle extremely difficult.
- the act or process of purging.
- the removal or elimination of members of a political organization, government, nation, etc., who are considered disloyal or otherwise undesirable.
- something that purges, as a purgative medicine or laxative.
- to rid (something) of (impure or undesirable elements)
- to rid (a state, political party, etc) of (dissident or troublesome people)
- (tr)
- to empty (the bowels) by evacuation of faeces
- to cause (a person) to evacuate his bowels
- to clear (a person) of a charge
- to free (oneself) of guilt, as by atonement
- to be cleansed or purified
- the act or process of purging
- the elimination of opponents or dissidents from a state, political party, etc
- a purgative drug or agent; cathartic
