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Purification vs Cleansing - What's the difference?

purification | cleansing |

As nouns the difference between purification and cleansing

is that purification is the act or process of purifying; the removal of impurities while cleansing is the process of removing dirt, toxins etc.

As an adjective cleansing is

that cleanses.

As a verb cleansing is

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purification

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The act or process of purifying; the removal of impurities.
  • A religious act in which a defiled person is made clean or free from sin.

    • cleansing

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • That cleanses.
    • ''Apply the cleansing cream to your skin.

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The process of removing dirt, toxins etc.
    • ''Regular skin cleansing may help to prevent acne.

    Related terms

    * ethnic cleansing

    Verb

    (head)

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