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cleansing::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | purifying |
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | cleaning, cleanup |
| Type of | improvement |
| Has types | dry cleaning, epilation, housecleaning, purge, purging, purification, sanitation, bathing, sanitization, scouring, scrub, scrubbing, spring-cleaning, sterilisation, sterilization, sweeping, washup, sanitisation, depilation, disinfestation |
| Derivation | cleanse |
cleansing::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | ablutionary |
Examples of cleansing
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This is a really refreshing starter, intermediate course or a cleansing dessert.
From the independent.co.uk
They begun etnic cleansing of azerbaijanis in Armenia, before Karabagh conflict.
From the economist.com
The honeycomb texture allows for gentle cleansing and exfoliating in the shower.
From the nzherald.co.nz
What's more, there is a no one-size-fits-all strategy in terms of air cleansing.
From the alankandel.scienceblog.com
Norman Naimark relates the rise of nationalism to ethnic cleansing and genocide.
From the en.wikipedia.org
To my mind this is wrong as the annual burning must have had a cleansing effect.
From the guardian.co.uk
We see Muslims rounded up by uniformed brutes and town-by-town ethnic cleansing.
From the freep.com
Human exposure can be lowered without cleansing the entire landscape, of course.
From the guardian.co.uk
It's actually meaty, with a snappy, spicy finish and moderate, cleansing tannins.
From the orlandosentinel.com
- Clean one's body or parts thereof, as by washing; "clean up before you see your grandparents"; "clean your fingernails before dinner"
- Purge of an ideology, bad thoughts, or sins; "Purgatory is supposed to cleanse you from your sins"
- (cleansing) cleaning: the act of making something clean; "he gave his shoes a good cleaning"
- Ablutionary: cleansing the body by washing; especially ritual washing of e.g. hands; "ablutionary rituals"
- (cleansing) acting like an antiseptic
- Cleanliness is the absence of dirt, including dust, stains, bad smells and garbage. Purposes of cleanliness include health, beauty, absence of offensive odor, avoidance of shame, and to avoid the spreading of dirt and contaminants to oneself and others. ...
- Cleansed is the third play by the English playwright Sarah Kane. It was first performed in 1998 at the Royal Court Theatre Downstairs in London. The play is set in a university which has been converted into some form of bizarre institution under the rule of the sadistic Tinker. ...
- (Cleansing (album)) Cleansing is the fifth album by American heavy metal band Prong. It was produced by Terry Date, whereas all previous albums were produced by Mark Dodson. It features ex-Killing Joke members Paul Raven on bass and John Bechdel on keyboards/programming. ...
- (The Cleansing (album)) The Cleansing is the debut album by American deathcore band Suicide Silence. The album was released on September 18, 2007 through Century Media Records. ...
