cleansing

• Describe algo que limpia o purifica, usado tanto en sentido literal como figurado.

Describes something that cleans or purifies, often used in a literal or figurative sense.

1. Ritual washingB2formal

   Relating to the act of washing the body, especially as part of a religious or ceremonial practice.

   lavado ritual

   • The priest performed a cleansing ritual before the ceremony.
   • Cleansing the hands is a tradition in many cultures.
   • She participated in a spiritual cleansing at the temple.

   Sinónimosablutionary

2. Antiseptic or purifyingB2formal

   Having the effect of cleaning or purifying, similar to an antiseptic.

   limpiador/antiséptico

   • This cleansing solution kills bacteria effectively.
   • The cleansing properties of the herb are well known.
   • A cleansing agent is used to remove impurities from the skin.

   Sinónimosantisepticcleaningpurifying

   Antónimoscontaminatingdirtyingfoulimpure

• Sustantivo que denota la acción o el proceso de limpiar algo, frecuentemente usado en contextos de higiene, cuidado de la piel o purificación.

A noun referring to the act or process of making something clean, often used in contexts of hygiene, skincare, or purification.

incontable

1. The act of making something cleanB1formal

   The process of removing dirt, impurities, or unwanted substances from something.

   limpieza

   • The cleansing of the wound took several minutes.
   • A thorough cleansing of the kitchen surfaces is recommended.
   • The ritual cleansing was performed before the ceremony.

   Sinónimoscleaningcleanuppurgingpurificationscrubbingwashing

   Antónimoscontaminationpollutionsoiling

• Verbo que designa la acción de limpiar a fondo algo, especialmente la piel o una herida, a menudo con un matiz espiritual o metafórico de purificación.

A verb used to indicate the act of thoroughly cleaning something, especially the skin or a wound, often with a spiritual or metaphorical connotation of purification.

1. Wash or purify the bodyB1formal

   To clean one's body or parts of it, typically by washing.

   Limpiar o purificar el cuerpo

   • She cleansed her face with a gentle soap.
   • The ritual requires you to cleanse your hands before entering.
   • He cleansed the wound with antiseptic.

   Sinónimosbathecleanlavescrubshowersoakwash

   Antónimosbefoulcontaminatedirtypollutesoilsully

2. Purge of negative elementsB2formal

   To remove or eliminate unwanted beliefs, thoughts, or moral impurities.

   Purificar de elementos negativos

   • The organization sought to cleanse itself of corruption.
   • She tried to cleanse her mind of negative thoughts.
   • The regime attempted to cleanse the country of opposing ideologies.

   Sinónimosabsolveclearexorciseexpurgatepurgepurifyrefinewash away

   Antónimoscontaminatecorruptdefilepollutetaint