cleanses

Removes all impurities

Cleanses is the third-person singular of cleanse, meaning to make thoroughly clean or pure.

The word implies more than ordinary washing—a deeper or more complete purification: This tonic cleanses the skin of impurities, The ritual cleanses the spirit.

Cleanse often appears in contexts involving toxins, sins, or spiritual renewal.

ritual

ablution

Ritualized washing of body

  • ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
  • sacramentSacred ritual conveying grace
  • riteCeremonial act or practice

blessing · anointment · consecration · smudging · sage · incense · exorcism · baptism · mikvah · purification

hygiene

wash

Clean using liquid

  • scrubClean by rubbing hard
  • rinseWash without scrubbing
  • soapFatty alkali cleanser

disinfect · sterilize · sanitize · decontaminate · antiseptic · detergent · suds · bleach · antibacterial · germicide

renewal

refresh

Restore energy or newness

renew · regenerate · invigorate · recharge · replenish · rebirth · transformation · fresh start · reset · revival

spiritual

soul

Innermost animating essence

  • karmaSpiritual cause and effect
  • chakrasBody's spiritual focal points
  • auraPerceived emanation surrounding someone

meditation · sin · penance · confession · absolution · redemption · salvation · transcendence · enlightenment · mantra

detox

detoxification

Removing harmful substances internally

juicing · fasting · liver · charcoal · chelation · sweating · sauna · hydration · smoothie · herbal

purify

filter

Porous separation device

sift · strain · purge · deodorize · freshen · polish · pristine · impurities · contaminants · sediment

Categories
Opposites
purity/contamination

cleansescontaminates

Makes unclean or impure

pollutes · dirties · soils · taints · sullies

moral/spiritual purification

cleansesdefiles

Contaminates or desecrates

corrupts · taints · desecrates · debases · profanes

Phrases
Family

cleanse, cleans, cleansing, cleanser, cleansed, cleansers, cleansings, uncleansed

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G