Definition of purgation

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Definition of purgation

  • purging the body by the use of a cathartic to stimulate evacuation of the bowels (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. catharsis
    2. katharsis
  • a ceremonial cleansing from defilement or uncleanness by the performance of appropriate rites (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. purification
  • the act of clearing yourself (or another) from some stigma or charge (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. purge
    2. purging

See definition of purgation in Merriam Webster