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purge in Norwegian

purge in Norwegian is rense, brekke seg, kaste opp — purge means to rid something of unwanted elements; to cleanse or clear out completely.

purge in Norwegian

rense
verb
brekke seg
verb
(transitive, intransitive, medicine) To evacuate (the bowels or the stomach); to defecate or vomit.
kaste opp
verb
(transitive, intransitive, medicine) To evacuate (the bowels or the stomach); to defecate or vomit.
rense
verb
(transitive, intransitive, medicine) To evacuate (the bowels or the stomach); to defecate or vomit.
tømme tarmen
verb
(transitive, intransitive, medicine) To evacuate (the bowels or the stomach); to defecate or vomit.
renvaske
verb
(transitive, law) To clear of a charge, suspicion, or imputation.

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    "The new manager purged the outdated files from the system."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  • The new manager purged the outdated files from the system.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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Frequently asked questions

What is "purge" in Norwegian?

"purge" in Norwegian is rense, brekke seg, kaste opp. 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Example: "The new manager purged the outdated files from the system."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 Norwegian, "purge" is rense, brekke seg, kaste opp.

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

Yes — Norwegian has 5 translations listed for "purge": rense, brekke seg, kaste opp, tømme tarmen, renvaske.

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