Synonyms of purification

purification

noun

ˌpyu̇r-ə-fə-ˈkā-shən 

as in cleansing

the act or fact of freeing from sin or moral guilt

some people must undergo a ritual purification after certain activities

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cleansing
• salvation
• regeneration
• rebirth
• restoration
• redemption
• sanctification
• forgiveness
• remission
• clearance
• grace
• clearing
• atonement
• vindication
• acquittal
• absolution
• expiation
• exoneration

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• violation
• defilement
• desecration
• blasphemy
• profanation
• corruption
• contamination
• perversion
• pollution
• debasement
• tarnishing
• sullying

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of purification

What's next: Windmill wants to roll out more new air care products due for a modern redesign, which could fall into heating or cooling or purification and filtration, Danny Mayer says. —Kimberly Chin, Axios, 8 Oct. 2024

And yes, Native American tribes use cold immersion for their purification ceremonies, while Nordic nations have been braving alternating cold baths and saunas. —Nicholas Wyman, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024

Proposition 4 looked to borrow $10 billion to fund climate change initiatives, with $3.8 billion set aside for water purification and infrastructure programs and $1.5 billion for wildfire and forest programs. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024

This rotating tower fan doubles as an air purification system. —Toni Sutton, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024