Purifying
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Purifying is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of purify.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of purify.
More Meanings
- An act of purification.
Example Sentences
These ritual purifyings have taken place for thousands of years.
Word Forms
- purifyings
Synonyms for purifying
Depending on context, synonyms include antiseptic, purgatorial, purging, cleansing, detersive, ablutionary.
Antonyms for purifying
Common opposites include adulterant, adulterating.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cleansing, detersive, detergent, antiseptic, ablutionary, purging.
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