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läutern — meaning in English

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English meaning

purge verb To rid something of unwanted elements; to cleanse or clear out completely.

Senses

läutern is used for these senses in English:

purge (transitive) To clean thoroughly; to rid of impurities; to cleanse.
purge (transitive) To free from sin, guilt, or burden.
purge (transitive, intransitive, medicine) To evacuate (the bowels or the stomach); to defecate or vomit.

purge — full definition

verb To rid something of unwanted elements; to cleanse or clear out completely.
verb To forcibly remove people, especially from a political organization.
noun An act of forcibly removing people or unwanted elements.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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