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PURGING

\pˈɜːd͡ʒɪŋ], \pˈɜːd‍ʒɪŋ], \p_ˈɜː_dʒ_ɪ_ŋ]\

Definitions of PURGING

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

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

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

The act of cleansing; excessive evacuations; especially, diarrhea.

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
By Oddity Software

Act of cleansing or clearing.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

n. Excessive evacuation of the bowels ; looseness ; diarrhoea; dysentery.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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