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Synonyms for Cleansing (same or very similar meaning)

WordNet sense 1 (cleansing the body by washing; especially ritual washing of e.g. hands):
ablutionary

WordNet sense 2 (freeing from noxious matter):
purifying

WordNet sense 3 (thoroughly clean and free of or destructive to disease-causing organisms):
antiseptic

WordNet sense 4 (the act of making something clean):
cleaning, cleanup


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