Synonyms of cleanse

cleanse

verb

ˈklenz 

1

as in to purge

to free from moral guilt or blemish especially ceremonially

in an elaborate ritual the priestess cleansed the gathering of supplicants

Synonyms & Similar Words

• purge
• purify
• heal
• restore
• sanctify
• improve
• refine
• amend
• regenerate
• uplift
• elevate
• exonerate
• absolve
• vindicate
• acquit
• clear
• ennoble

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• corrupt
• stain
• degrade
• defile
• poison
• debase
• warp
• demean
• pervert
• prostitute
• debauch
• deprave
• profane
• tarnish
• sully

2

as in to clean

to remove the dirt from

cleanse the wound with soap and water before applying the bandage

Synonyms & Similar Words

• clean
• scrub
• wipe
• rinse
• wash
• purge
• turn out
• brush
• purify
• tidy
• deterge
• decontaminate
• disinfect
• sweep
• GI
• sanitize
• shampoo
• freshen
• mop
• vacuum
• scour
• brighten
• launder
• comb
• dust
• sweeten
• swab
• sponge
• straighten (up)
• muck (out)
• deodorize
• spruce (up)
• dry-clean
• unclutter
• pick up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• soil
• dirty
• stain
• besmirch
• sully
• spot
• foul
• muddy
• pollute
• taint
• defile
• discolor
• blacken
• begrime

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of cleanse

With a variety of different modes to choose from, this device will not only cleanse your skin but remove any blackheads or buildup that may be sitting around too. —Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2024

For this reason, people have started using it for everything from exfoliating their scalp to cleansing away dirt, oil, and product buildup. —Sherri Gordon, Health, 14 Oct. 2024

Not cleansing the scalp enough also promotes skin diseases such as seborrhoeic dermatitis, which is accompanied by itching. 4. —Philipp Wehsack, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2024

Both methods help cleanse the blood of waste and excess fluid.21 Hemodialysis: Uses a machine (called a dialyzer) at a dialysis center to filter your blood and remove waste products and excess fluid. —Lindsay Curtis, Health, 19 Oct. 2024