Purifying

Synonyms for "purifying" (48 found)

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Closest matches (10)

cleansing purgatorial ablutionary abstergent antiseptic apologetic ascetic atoning cathartic cleaning

Strong matches (14)

Adjective(1 words)

compensational compensatory depurative detergent detersive diuretic emetic expiatory expurgatory lustral lustrational lustrative penitential

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Adjective(2 words)

purgatorial purging

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cleansing purgatorial

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purification purify

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ablutionary antiseptic cleansing detergent detersive

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Sami is purifying his nafs.

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"Frank, in Shinto fire festivals in Japan, fire is a purifying force. Lots of people carry torches." "Have you been in such a festival yourself, Don?" "No, I haven't yet."

Source: tatoeba (9540498)

Wetlands play important roles in the ecosystem in purifying water, protecting against flood and erosion, and as both a source of food and habitat for wild animals.

Source: tatoeba (10547915)

Science can help us develop new methods for purifying water.

Source: tatoeba (11738008)

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