purgation

• Nom désignant l'action de purger ou de purifier, que ce soit physiquement (par l'évacuation intestinale), rituellement (par des cérémonies de purification) ou moralement (en se déchargeant d'une accusation ou d'une souillure).

A noun referring to the act of cleansing or purifying, whether physically through evacuation of the bowels, ritually through ceremonial rites, or morally by clearing oneself from stigma or accusation.

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1. Bodily cleansingC1formalmedical

   The act of purging the body, especially by using a laxative to stimulate bowel evacuation.

   Purgation du corps

   • The doctor recommended a gentle purgation to relieve the patient's constipation.
   • Ancient medical texts often describe purgation as a treatment for various ailments.
   • He underwent a thorough purgation before the medical procedure.

   Synonymescatharsisevacuationlaxationpurgepurging

   Antonymesconstipation

2. Ritual purificationC1formal

   A ceremonial cleansing from defilement or uncleanness, performed through appropriate rites.

   Purification rituelle

   • The priest performed a purgation ritual to cleanse the sacred space.
   • In some cultures, purgation is a key part of initiation ceremonies.
   • The temple required a period of purgation before entering the inner sanctum.

   Synonymesablutioncleansingpurification

   Antonymescontaminationdefilementpollutiontaint

3. Clearing from blameC1formal

   The act of clearing oneself or another from a stigma, accusation, or charge.

   Disculpation

   • The trial served as a public purgation of his reputation.
   • She sought a formal purgation from the false allegations.
   • The committee's report was a purgation of the organization's name.

   Synonymesabsolutionacquittalclearancedischargeexculpationexonerationvindication

   Antonymesaccusationblamecondemnationconvictionindictment