cleanse

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verb

ˈklenz

cleansed; cleansing; cleanses

transitive verb

: clean

especially : to rid of impurities by or as if by washing

cleansed the wound

It's that mystical state most athletes are lucky to achieve a few times in their careers. The mind is cleansed. The body is free.

Jon Wertheim

: to expel, imprison, or kill (the members of an ethnic minority) in (an area) : to subject to or remove by ethnic cleansing

In 1996, tens of thousands of ethnic Tutsis, most of them of Rwandan origin, were murdered or ethnically cleansed in the Masisi region of eastern Zaire.

David Rieff

intransitive verb

: to engage in or undergo a cleanse to remove toxins from the body

Some people who cleanse say they experience dramatic physical changes.

Karen Hube

Example Sentences

Verb The cut should be cleansed gently with mild soap and water. in an elaborate ritual the priestess cleansed the gathering of supplicants

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Forget crystals — frame this photo of Bella Hadid to cleanse your soul, provide healing energy, and manifest all of your dreams.

Seventeen, 23 Aug. 2022 Using a combination of coconut oil, green tea, apricot powder, and charcoal, the Pacifica Coconut & Charcoal Scrub is intended to cleanse, hydrate, unclog pores, and neutralize odors.

Sara Coughlin, SELF, 30 July 2022 Wet the bar and rub it into your hands to create a lather, then apply to your roots and cleanse as normal.

Chiara Butler, Good Housekeeping, 29 June 2022 This lightweight and sulfate-free formula with a milky texture is the magical and gentle way to cleanse your strands.

Blake Newby, Essence, 17 Aug. 2022 Formulated for curl types 3A to 4C, this milky wash has a light consistency meant to gently cleanse and hydrate strands.

Emily Burns, ELLE, 17 Aug. 2022 Sweeping art under the rug does nothing to cleanse the past of its foulness.

WSJ, 5 July 2022 The study suggests rising emissions may be partly explained by effects of global warming: wetlands producing more methane; and wildfire smoke depleting the atmosphere’s ability to cleanse itself of harmful gases.

David Meyer, Fortune, 5 July 2022 Now, her products aim to cleanse, prep, treat and protect your skin.

Katarina Avendano, Good Housekeeping, 3 Aug. 2022

Noun

With over 7,000 vibrations per minute, PMD promises a thorough cleanse for every skin type.

Anna Tingley, Variety, 14 July 2022 Apply it on wet or dry hair, leave it in for five minutes, and wash off with water for a thorough cleanse.

Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 17 May 2022 There’s something therapeutic about a deep cleanse and exfoliation.

Sarah Madaus, SELF, 19 July 2022 The aligner toothbrush head is crafted to ensure a deep cleanse between your teeth and retainers.

Lauren Dana Ellman, Allure, 12 July 2022 Perhaps start with a good cleanse with La Roche-Posay’s gentle creamy cleanser for the face, or Klorane’s strengthening shampoo for hair.

Kiana Murden, Vogue, 30 June 2022 For some, that means going on a total social media cleanse, giving yourself some TLC with a self-care routine and maybe even keeping these self-care quotes and peace quotes handy for reminders.

Katarina Avendano, Good Housekeeping, 19 May 2022 After coming into contact with water, the gel cleanse creates a foam to whisk away any debris and reveal a refreshed face.

Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 11 May 2022 In recent years, high-profile figures including Aaron Rodgers and Katy Perry have praised the Panchakarma cleanse.

Jenna Ryu, USA TODAY, 27 May 2022 See More

单词	cleansed
释义	cleanse 1 of 2 verb ˈklenz cleansed; cleansing; cleanses transitive verb 1 : clean especially : to rid of impurities by or as if by washing cleansed the wound It's that mystical state most athletes are lucky to achieve a few times in their careers. The mind is cleansed. The body is free. Jon Wertheim 2 : to expel, imprison, or kill (the members of an ethnic minority) in (an area) : to subject to or remove by ethnic cleansing In 1996, tens of thousands of ethnic Tutsis, most of them of Rwandan origin, were murdered or ethnically cleansed in the Masisi region of eastern Zaire. David Rieff intransitive verb : to engage in or undergo a cleanse to remove toxins from the body Some people who cleanse say they experience dramatic physical changes. Karen Hube cleanse 2 of 2 noun : a very restrictive short-term diet primarily intended to remove toxins from the body Under the supervision of her nutritionist … Gillian Anderson has reportedly participated in cleanses that consist of little more than liquids for 10 days. J. D. Heiman … told me about her 28-day cleanse, which limits the caffeine, sugar, gluten, dairy and red meat in your diet. Jon Harris Synonyms Verb purge purify sanctify See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb The cut should be cleansed gently with mild soap and water. in an elaborate ritual the priestess cleansed the gathering of supplicants Recent Examples on the Web Verb Forget crystals — frame this photo of Bella Hadid to cleanse your soul, provide healing energy, and manifest all of your dreams. Seventeen, 23 Aug. 2022 Using a combination of coconut oil, green tea, apricot powder, and charcoal, the Pacifica Coconut & Charcoal Scrub is intended to cleanse, hydrate, unclog pores, and neutralize odors. Sara Coughlin, SELF, 30 July 2022 Wet the bar and rub it into your hands to create a lather, then apply to your roots and cleanse as normal. Chiara Butler, Good Housekeeping, 29 June 2022 This lightweight and sulfate-free formula with a milky texture is the magical and gentle way to cleanse your strands. Blake Newby, Essence, 17 Aug. 2022 Formulated for curl types 3A to 4C, this milky wash has a light consistency meant to gently cleanse and hydrate strands. Emily Burns, ELLE, 17 Aug. 2022 Sweeping art under the rug does nothing to cleanse the past of its foulness. WSJ, 5 July 2022 The study suggests rising emissions may be partly explained by effects of global warming: wetlands producing more methane; and wildfire smoke depleting the atmosphere’s ability to cleanse itself of harmful gases. David Meyer, Fortune, 5 July 2022 Now, her products aim to cleanse, prep, treat and protect your skin. Katarina Avendano, Good Housekeeping, 3 Aug. 2022 Noun With over 7,000 vibrations per minute, PMD promises a thorough cleanse for every skin type. Anna Tingley, Variety, 14 July 2022 Apply it on wet or dry hair, leave it in for five minutes, and wash off with water for a thorough cleanse. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 17 May 2022 There’s something therapeutic about a deep cleanse and exfoliation. Sarah Madaus, SELF, 19 July 2022 The aligner toothbrush head is crafted to ensure a deep cleanse between your teeth and retainers. Lauren Dana Ellman, Allure, 12 July 2022 Perhaps start with a good cleanse with La Roche-Posay’s gentle creamy cleanser for the face, or Klorane’s strengthening shampoo for hair. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 30 June 2022 For some, that means going on a total social media cleanse, giving yourself some TLC with a self-care routine and maybe even keeping these self-care quotes and peace quotes handy for reminders. Katarina Avendano, Good Housekeeping, 19 May 2022 After coming into contact with water, the gel cleanse creates a foam to whisk away any debris and reveal a refreshed face. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 11 May 2022 In recent years, high-profile figures including Aaron Rodgers and Katy Perry have praised the Panchakarma cleanse. Jenna Ryu, USA TODAY, 27 May 2022 See More Word History Etymology Verb Middle English clensen, from Old English clǣnsian to purify, from clǣne clean First Known Use Verb before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Noun 1999, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing cleanse cleanse the palate cleanse the palate Kids Definition cleanse verb ˈklenz cleansed; cleansing : to make clean Cleanse the wound with soap and water. Medical Definition cleanse 1 of 2 transitive verb ˈklenz cleansed; cleansing : to make clean intransitive verb : to engage in or undergo a cleanse to remove toxins from the body cleanse 2 of 2 noun : a very restrictive short-term diet primarily intended to remove toxins from the body cleansed 1 of 2 adjective as in purified Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance purified washed scrubbed bleached whitened cleanly sterile sanitary hygienic abluted white germfree untainted unpolluted milky pure undefiled unblemished clean spotless wholesome snowy taintless unstained unsullied flawless unsoiled antiseptic immaculate pristine stainless shiny chaste sparkling spic-and-span squeaky-clean spick-and-span bright fair Antonyms & Near Antonyms unclean stained filthy soiled dirty foul spotted polluted grubby muddy unwashed sullied tainted grimy dingy smirched besmirched greasy uncleaned blackened mucky defiled discolored unsterilized unsterile germy See More cleansed 2 of 2 verb past tense of cleanse 1 as in purged to free from moral guilt or blemish especially ceremonially in an elaborate ritual the priestess cleansed the gathering of supplicants Synonyms & Similar Words purged purified healed sanctified restored refined improved regenerated amended uplifted cleared vindicated acquitted elevated ennobled absolved exonerated Antonyms & Near Antonyms defiled stained corrupted degraded debased warped depraved debauched poisoned perverted profaned sullied prostituted demeaned tarnished See More 2 as in cleaned to remove the dirt from cleanse the wound with soap and water before applying the bandage Synonyms & Similar Words cleaned rinsed scrubbed wiped washed purged purified brushed tidied turned out decontaminated disinfected deterged swept sanitized laundered vacuumed dusted combed shampooed mopped freshened brightened swabbed deodorized sweetened scoured GI'd sponged dry-cleaned uncluttered mucked (out) spruced (up) straightened (up) picked up Antonyms & Near Antonyms stained soiled sullied spotted tainted fouled defiled polluted dirtied besmirched muddied blackened begrimed discolored See More
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