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Definition cleanse in British English

cleanse verb

verb
/klenz/
1

to clean your skin using a special liquid or cream

Example

To have perfect skin you must cleanse, tone, and moisturize.

Example

a cleansing cream

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1.1

to clean a cut in your skin

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2

to get rid of someone or something bad or unpleasant

Example

The mayor has promised to cleanse the city streets of crime.

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3

if God cleanses you of a sin, your sin is forgiven

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Definition cleanse in British English