What is another word for cleanses?

Pronunciation: [klˈɛnzɪz] (IPA)

Cleanses are a popular way to detoxify the body, but there are many different ways to describe the process. Synonyms for cleanses include purifies, sanitizes, disinfects, flushes, rinses, scrubs, washes, and detoxifies. Each of these words conveys a slightly different meaning but all refer to the removal of impurities from the body or environment. Purifying suggests removing impurities to create something that is pure or holy. Sanitizing and disinfecting involve cleaning to eliminate germs and bacteria. Flushing and rinsing usually refer to removing something with a stream of water. Scrubbing and washing refer to cleaning with abrasion or soap. And detoxifying specifically refers to removing toxic substances from the body.

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  • Independent

    • Interjection
      wipe.

What are the hypernyms for Cleanses?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    purifications, hygienic treatments, sanitation activities.

Usage examples for Cleanses

A good mother cleanses a sauce-pan from her water-pitcher and showers with the rinsing a young heaven-tree far below.
"She Buildeth Her House"
Will Comfort
It cleanses as well as illustrates.
"The Good Time Coming"
T. S. Arthur
"It cleanses the soul of sorrow," answered the other.
"The Complete Historical Romances of Georg Ebers"
Georg Ebers

Famous quotes with Cleanses

  • Let love flow so that it cleanses the world. Then man can live in peace, instead of the state of turmoil he has created through his past ways of life, with all those material interests and earthly ambitions.
    Sai Baba
  • There's nothing that cleanses your soul like getting the hell kicked out of you.
    Woody Hayes
  • When power leads man toward arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations. When power narrows the area of man's concern, poetry reminds him of the richness and diversity of existence. When power corrupts, poetry cleanses.
    John F. Kennedy
  • When power leads man toward arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations. When power narrows the area of man's concern, poetry reminds him of the richness and diversity of his existence. When power corrupts, poetry cleanses.
    John Fitzgerald Kennedy
  • As water drowns but also cleanses, so adversity scalds but also blesses.
    Matshona Dhliwayo

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