ostracize |
purge |
As verbs the difference between ostracize and purge
is that
ostracize is to exclude (a person) from society or from a community, by not communicating with (them) or by refusing to acknowledge (their) presence; to refuse to talk to or associate with; to shun while
purge is .
defecate |
purge |
In intransitive terms the difference between defecate and purge
is that
defecate is to empty one's bowels of feces while
purge is to have or produce frequent evacuations from the intestines, as by means of a cathartic.
As verbs the difference between defecate and purge
is that
defecate is to purify, to clean of dregs etc while
purge is to clean thoroughly; to cleanse; to rid of impurities.
As an adjective defecate
is freed from pollutants, dregs, lees, etc.; refined; purified.
As a noun purge is
an act of purging.
scavenge |
purge |
In transitive terms the difference between scavenge and purge
is that
scavenge is to expel the exhaust gases from the cylinder of an internal combustion engine, and draw in air for the next cycle while
purge is to clarify; to clear the dregs from (liquor).
In intransitive terms the difference between scavenge and purge
is that
scavenge is to feed on carrion or refuse while
purge is to have or produce frequent evacuations from the intestines, as by means of a cathartic.
As a noun purge is
an act of purging.
purification |
purge |
As a noun purification
is the act or process of purifying; the removal of impurities.
As a verb purge is
.
purge |
vent |
In transitive terms the difference between purge and vent
is that
purge is to clarify; to clear the dregs from (liquor) while
vent is to allow to escape through a vent.
In intransitive terms the difference between purge and vent
is that
purge is to have or produce frequent evacuations from the intestines, as by means of a cathartic while
vent is to allow gases to escape.
purge |
drain |
In transitive terms the difference between purge and drain
is that
purge is to clarify; to clear the dregs from (liquor) while
drain is to draw off by degrees; to cause to flow gradually out or off; hence, to exhaust.
In intransitive terms the difference between purge and drain
is that
purge is to have or produce frequent evacuations from the intestines, as by means of a cathartic while
drain is to flow gradually.
purge |
detox |
As nouns the difference between purge and detox
is that
purge is an act of purging while
detox is detoxification, especially of alcohol or illegal, addictive drugs.
As verbs the difference between purge and detox
is that
purge is to clean thoroughly; to cleanse; to rid of impurities while
detox is detoxify, especially from alcohol or illegal, addictive drugs.
purge |
redeem |
As verbs the difference between purge and redeem
is that
purge is while
redeem is to recover ownership of something by buying it back.
purge |
atonement |
As nouns the difference between purge and atonement
is that
purge is an act of purging while
atonement is a repair done for the sake of a damaged relationship.
As a verb purge
is to clean thoroughly; to cleanse; to rid of impurities.
purge |
destroy |
In transitive terms the difference between purge and destroy
is that
purge is to clarify; to clear the dregs from (liquor) while
destroy is to put down or euthanize.
In intransitive terms the difference between purge and destroy
is that
purge is to have or produce frequent evacuations from the intestines, as by means of a cathartic while
destroy is to cause destruction.
As a noun purge
is an act of purging.
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