purge

• Substantivo que designa a ação de remover ou eliminar algo indesejado, como pessoas de uma organização, impurezas de uma substância ou manchas de uma reputação.

A noun referring to the act of removing or eliminating something unwanted, such as people from an organization, impurities from a substance, or stigma from one's reputation.

1. Clearing from stigma or chargeB2formal

   The act of clearing oneself or another from an accusation, blame, or stigma.

   Limpando a reputação

   • The document served as a purge of his reputation after the scandal.
   • She sought a purge of the false allegations against her.
   • The committee's report was a purge of all charges.

   Sinônimosabsolutionacquittalclearingexonerationvindication

   Antônimosaccusationblamecondemnationconvictionindictmentstigma

2. Removal of undesired elementsB2formal

   An act of removing by cleansing; ridding of sediment or other undesired elements.

   Purga

   • The water filter performed a purge of impurities.
   • The system requires a purge of old data to function properly.
   • A thorough purge of the engine's fuel lines was necessary.

   Sinônimoscleansingclearanceeliminationexpulsionpurificationremovalriddance

   Antônimosadditionretention

3. Abrupt removal from organizationB2formal

   An abrupt or sudden removal of a person or group from an organization or place.

   Expurgo

   • The company conducted a purge of underperforming employees.
   • The political purge removed all dissidents from the party.
   • The sudden purge of the board members shocked everyone.

   Sinônimosdismissalejectionexpulsionousterremoval

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de remover ou eliminar algo indesejado, muitas vezes de maneira minuciosa ou forçada; também pode significar purificar, limpar ou expulsar pessoas consideradas indesejáveis de um grupo ou organização.

A verb used to indicate the act of removing or eliminating something unwanted, often in a thorough or forceful manner.

1. Remove opponentsB2formalpolitical

   To forcibly remove or eliminate political opponents or undesirable members from an organization or group.

   Remover oponentes

   • The new leader purged all dissidents from the party.
   • The regime purged the military of suspected traitors.
   • The company purged its management team after the scandal.

   Sinônimoscleanseeliminateexpelliquidateoustroot outweed out

   Antônimosadmitincluderecruitretainwelcome

2. Clear of accusationC1formallegal

   To clear someone of a charge or accusation, often by legal means.

   Inocentar

   • The evidence purged him of all suspicion.
   • The court purged her name from the criminal record.
   • He was purged of the false allegations.

   Sinônimosabsolveacquitclearexculpateexoneratevindicate

   Antônimosaccusechargeimplicateincriminate

3. Cleanse spirituallyC1formal

   To make someone pure or free from sin, guilt, or moral wrongdoing.

   Purificar espiritualmente

   • The ritual was meant to purge the soul of sin.
   • He sought to purge himself of guilt through confession.
   • The ceremony purged the community of its collective shame.

   Sinônimosabsolvecleansepurifyredeemsanctify

4. Remove impuritiesB2formaltechnical

   To rid something of unwanted or harmful substances, making it clean or pure.

   Purificar

   • The water filter purges the system of contaminants.
   • They purged the air of toxic fumes using a ventilation system.
   • The chemical process purges the metal of impurities.

   Sinônimosclarifycleancleansecleardetoxifyfilterpurifyrinsewash

   Antônimosbefoulcontaminatepollutetaint

5. Rinse or cleanB2formaltechnical

   To rinse, clean, or empty something using a liquid, often a pipe or container.

   Limpar

   • The mechanic purged the fuel line with solvent.
   • They purged the radiator of old coolant.
   • The plumber purged the pipes to remove blockages.

   Sinônimoscleancleanseclearemptyflushrinsescourwash

   Antônimoscontaminatedirtypollutesoil

6. VomitB2informalmedical

   To eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth, often due to illness or induced.

   Vômito

   • He purged after eating spoiled food.
   • The patient purged violently from the medication side effects.
   • She induced vomiting to purge the poison.

   Sinônimosbarfdisgorgeheavepukeregurgitateretchspewthrow upupchuckvomit

7. Evacuate bowelsC1formalmedical

   To excrete or evacuate the bowels or body, often as a medical procedure.

   Esvaziar o intestino

   • The doctor prescribed a laxative to purge the patient's system.
   • The treatment purges the colon of waste material.
   • He took a herbal remedy to purge his body of toxins.

   Sinônimoseliminateemptyevacuatevoid