Cleanse: meaning, definitions and examples

🧼

Add to dictionary

cleanse

[ klɛns ]

^{Context #1}

body detox

To rid of impurities by or as if by washing.

Synonyms

detoxify, flush out, purify

Examples of usage

He cleansed his body with a juice cleanse.
The cleanse helped reset his digestive system.

^{Context #2}

emotional healing

To rid of guilt or sin by or as if by a spiritual process.

Synonyms

clear, purge, purify

Examples of usage

She cleansed her soul through meditation.
The therapy session helped cleanse his emotions.

Translations

Translations of the word "cleanse" in other languages:

🇵🇹 purificar

🇮🇳 शुद्ध करना (Shuddh karna)

🇩🇪 reinigen

🇮🇩 membersihkan

🇺🇦 очищати

🇵🇱 oczyścić

🇯🇵 清める (Kiyomeru)

🇫🇷 purifier

🇪🇸 purificar

🇹🇷 arındırmak

🇰🇷 깨끗하게 하다 (Kkaekkethage hada)

🇸🇦 يطهر (Yutahir)

🇨🇿 očistit

🇸🇰 očistiť

🇨🇳 净化 (Jìnghuà)

🇸🇮 očistiti

🇮🇸 hreinsa

🇰🇿 тазалау (tazalau)

🇬🇪 გაწმედა (Gatsmeda)

🇦🇿 təmizləmək

🇲🇽 purificar

Word origin

The word 'cleanse' originates from the Old French word 'clenser', which means 'to cleanse'. It has been used in English since the 14th century. The concept of cleansing is deeply rooted in various cultures and traditions, symbolizing purification and renewal.