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purge in Dutch

purge in Dutch is reiniging, zuivering, zuiveren — purge means to rid something of unwanted elements; to cleanse or clear out completely.

purge in Dutch

reiniging
noun
(medicine) An evacuation of the bowels or the stomach; a defecation or vomiting.
zuivering
noun
(medicine) An evacuation of the bowels or the stomach; a defecation or vomiting.
zuivering
noun
zuiveren
verb
(transitive) To clean thoroughly; to rid of impurities; to cleanse.
louteren
verb
(transitive) To clean thoroughly; to rid of impurities; to cleanse.
reinigen
verb
(transitive) To clean thoroughly; to rid of impurities; to cleanse.
louteren
verb
(transitive) To free from sin, guilt, or burden.
braken
verb
(transitive, intransitive, medicine) To evacuate (the bowels or the stomach); to defecate or vomit.
louteren
verb
(transitive, intransitive, medicine) To evacuate (the bowels or the stomach); to defecate or vomit.
overgeven
verb
(transitive, intransitive, medicine) To evacuate (the bowels or the stomach); to defecate or vomit.
uitscheiden
verb
(transitive, intransitive, medicine) To evacuate (the bowels or the stomach); to defecate or vomit.

What does "purge" mean?

  1. verb To rid something of unwanted elements; to cleanse or clear out completely.
    "The new manager purged the outdated files from the system."
  2. verb To forcibly remove people, especially from a political organization.
    "The dictator purged rivals from the party leadership."
  3. noun An act of forcibly removing people or unwanted elements.
    "The purge left the committee with only loyal members."
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purge in a sentence

  • The new manager purged the outdated files from the system.
  • He tried to purge every trace of doubt from his mind.
  • The dictator purged rivals from the party leadership.
  • The purge left the committee with only loyal members.

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What is "purge" in Dutch?

"purge" in Dutch is reiniging, zuivering, zuiveren. purge means: To rid something of unwanted elements; to cleanse or clear out completely.

How do you use "purge" in a sentence?

Example: "The new manager purged the outdated files from the system." In Dutch, "purge" is reiniging, zuivering, zuiveren.

Are there other ways to say "purge" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 8 translations listed for "purge": reiniging, zuivering, zuiveren, louteren, reinigen, braken.

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