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Vocabulary Entry
cleansing
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The process of removing unwanted substances in order to purify or clarify something.
Example Sentences
"The cleansing of the river was necessary to restore its ecosystem."
"She believes that mental cleansing is essential for a balanced life."
"Many cultures practice a form of physical cleansing during rituals."
V
verb
To make clean or remove impurities from something.
Example Sentences
"They are cleansing the polluted water before it reaches the reservoir."
"He spent the afternoon cleansing the kitchen after the dinner party."
"The skincare regimen includes cleansing the face twice a day."