Cleanse

/klɛnz/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a process of cleaning or purifying something.

The cleanse included a week of juicing and detoxifying.

a product or regimen designed to cleanse the body.

She followed a cleanse to reset her digestive system.

verb

to make (something) clean by removing dirt, impurities, or unwanted materials.

She decided to cleanse her skin with a gentle exfoliating scrub.

to rid (a person or place) of something undesirable.

The purification program aims to cleanse the body of toxins.

to reform or purify morally or spiritually.

He went on a retreat to cleanse his mind and spirit.

Middle English 'clensé', from Old English 'cleansian', of Germanic origin.

cleanse the palate

To refresh one’s senses, often used in the context of tasting different foods or drinks.

cleanse the body

To remove toxins from the body, usually through dietary changes or detox methods.

cleanse one's soul

To make amends or seek forgiveness for past wrongs.

clean

To remove dirt or impurities.

cleanliness

The state of being clean.

cleaner

A substance used to clean.

To detox or cleanse one's lifestyle.

I'm on a cleanse to get my health back on track.

To purge negative influences.

He decided to cleanse his social media of toxic people.