expurgation

Synonyms

wipe cleanse purify sponge scour scrub

Antonyms

foul bespatter contaminate bedaub soil pollute begrime

Ex`pur*ga"tion, n. Etym: [L. expurgatio justification, excuse: cf. F. expurgation.] Defn: The act of expurgating, purging, or cleansing; purification from anything noxious, offensive, sinful, or erroneous. Milton.

expurgation - Similar Words

expugnation purgation epuration expurgator expiration depuration exuperation expurgatory exportation exploration