adj
Meaning 1
That cleanses.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- Apply the cleansing cream to your skin.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
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adj
That cleanses.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
The process of removing dirt, toxins etc.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
present participle and gerund of cleanse
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
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Antonyms: none provided
adjective satellite
acting like an antiseptic
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: purifying
Antonyms: none provided
adjective satellite
cleansing the body by washing; especially ritual washing of e.g. hands
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: ablutionary
Antonyms: none provided
noun
the act of making something clean
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: cleaning, cleanup
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: improvement
Narrower terms: disinfestation, spring-cleaning, scrub, scrubbing, scouring, dry cleaning, sweeping, purge, purging, purification, sterilization, sterilisation, sanitation, sanitization, sanitisation, depilation, epilation, washup, bathing, housecleaning
History
No etymology was provided for this word.
Across languages
26 source translations are retained for this English entry.