Synonyms for purifying

Synonyms for (adj) purifying

Synonyms: purifying, cleansing

Definition: acting like an antiseptic

Similar words: antiseptic

Definition: thoroughly clean and free of or destructive to disease-causing organisms

Usage: doctors in antiseptic green coats; the antiseptic effect of alcohol; it is said that marjoram has antiseptic qualities


Synonyms: purifying

Definition: freeing from noxious matter

Usage: filtration is a purifying agent

Similar words: ablutionary, cleansing

Definition: cleansing the body by washing; especially ritual washing of e.g. hands

Usage: ablutionary rituals


Similar words: antiseptic

Definition: freeing from error or corruption

Usage: the antiseptic effect of sturdy criticism


Similar words: detergent, detersive

Definition: having cleansing power


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