Absterge
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /əbˈstɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Absterge is a verb meaning (transitive, archaic, now rare) To make clean by wiping; to wipe away.
Meaning
(transitive, archaic, now rare) To make clean by wiping; to wipe away.
Word Forms
- absterges
- absterging
- absterged
Synonyms for absterge
Depending on context, synonyms include cleanse, purge.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cleans, absterse, wipe, expurge, abstrude, abate.
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