cleansing

Meanings

• verb

  The act of making something clean, especially by removing dirt, impurities, or moral wrongs.

• A ritual or ceremony for purifying or cleansing.

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Synonyms

detergent , smectic

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cleansing
scenes , means , beams , teams

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Variants

List of all variants of cleansing that leads to same result
cleanse , cleansed , cleanses , cleansing , ethnic cleansing , ethnic cleansings

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Forms

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cleanse, cleanses, cleanser, cleansing, cleanses, cleansed, cleansing

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Etymology

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From Old English clēansian, from clēan 'clean' + -sian 'to do'.

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Trivia

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1. Cleansing is not only important for physical health but also for mental and spiritual well-being.

2. Many natural remedies for cleansing the body include drinking plenty of water, eating fruits and vegetables, and avoiding processed foods and sugars.

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Related Concepts

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1. purification: The process of making something free from impurities or contaminants.

2. ritual: A religious or solemn ceremony consisting of a series of actions performed according to a prescribed order.

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Culture

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Cleansing has been a significant practice in various cultures and religions throughout history. For instance, in Hinduism, there is a ritual called 'Shuddhi' or 'Purification', which involves various methods of cleansing such as bathing in holy rivers, using sacred herbs, and reciting mantras. In Christianity, confession and penance are important forms of spiritual cleansing.

How to Memorize "cleansing"

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   - Imagine a person taking a shower or bath to cleanse their body. Visualize the water washing away dirt and impurities, leaving the person feeling refreshed and clean.

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3. mnemonics
   

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