Purgation refers to the act of purifying or cleansing, whether it's a person, a soul in purgatory, clearing oneself of accusations, or the evacuation of the bowels.
La purgación es la purificación o limpieza de algo o alguien, incluyendo la limpieza espiritual de un alma en el purgatorio, la defensa de una acusación o la evacuación intestinal con laxantes.
| Back | purgation /pur-GAY-shen/ |
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| Front | noun 1. The purification or cleansing of someone or something. The purgation by ritual violence of morbid social emotions. 2. (in Roman Catholic doctrine) The spiritual cleansing of a soul in purgatory. 3. historical The action of clearing oneself of accusation or suspicion by an oath or ordeal. 4. Evacuation of the bowels brought about by laxatives. |
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