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purgation

/pɜːˈɡeɪʃn/noun

उच्चारण पर्गेशन

शुद्धि, पाप-मुक्ति, (मन का) शोधन

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noun
  1. 1

    [U] formal

    the act of making yourself or somebody else free of sin, guilt or bad feelings

    शुद्धि, पाप-मुक्ति, (मन का) शोधन

    • Many pilgrims see the journey as a form of purgation.
    • Aristotle believed that tragedy brings about a purgation of pity and fear.

    Synonyms purification cleansing catharsis

  2. 2

    [U] medical, old-fashioned

    the act of emptying the bowels using a medicine

    विरेचन, जुलाब से पेट साफ़ करना

    • Purgation was once a common treatment for many illnesses.
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purge verbpurgative noun