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shuchiH(शुचिः) = शुचिः भवतु ।Cleanse as a verb) Cleanse thyself
"Cleanse" is to purify or make totally clean in the religious sense.
The word "cleanse" is in the King James Version of the Bible 33 times. It is in 32 verses.
Nancy needed to go to the spa to cleanse her mind.
detox, purification
bathe, wash, clean,
The sink was covered in all sorts of grime and mold and I felt that it needed to be cleansed thoroughly.
Cleanse is the odd word because it is not about "cutting off" something.
An antonym for purify is to pollute, or adulterate.
The root word "purg" comes from Latin "purgare," meaning to cleanse or purify. It is often associated with the idea of cleansing something of impurities, sins, or negative elements.
I cleansed my face before I went to bed.
The Greek word for "cleanse" is "καθαίρω" (kathairo). This term is often used in various contexts, including religious and ritualistic practices, as well as in everyday language. It conveys the idea of purifying or making something clean.