Purge
/pɜːrdʒ/verb
To remove people, memories or things completely, typically in a violent or sudden way.
He wanted to purge his mind of the horrible images he had seen.
Often appears as...
- purge one's mind
- purge one's body
Definition 1 of 6
Pro Tip 1/2Sudden Removal
Purge implies a swift and often forceful action to clear something away.
After the scandal, the organization purged all involved members.
Pro Tip 2/2Emotionally Charged
Using 'purge' can evoke strong emotional responses due to its intensity.
The community decided to purge all traces of the oppressive regime.
Compare with
cleansecleareliminatorevacexpelexterminateextinguishremove
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