Textual thesaurus for "purgation"

(noun) purge, purging

the act of clearing yourself (or another) from some stigma or charge

(noun) purification

a ceremonial cleansing from defilement or uncleanness by the performance of appropriate rites

(noun) catharsis, katharsis

purging the body by the use of a cathartic to stimulate evacuation of the bowels