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cleanse

 
 
pronunciation:
klenz
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part of speech: verb
inflections: cleanses, cleansing, cleansed
definition: to make clean; remove dirt from.
I cleanse my face with soap and water every night before I go to bed.
synonyms:
clean, wash
similar words:
bathe, disinfect, launder, mop, sanitize, scour, scrub, shampoo
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  • cleanser:
    a liquid or powder used for cleaning.
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