n. 1.the act of clearing yourself (or another) from some stigma or charge 2.an act of removing by cleansing purge v. 1.oust politically 2.clear of a charge 3.make pure or free from sin or guilt 4.rid of impurities 5.rinse, clean, or empty with a liquid 6.eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth 7.excrete or evacuate (someone's bowels or body)
