purgation

/ˈpʌrˌgeɪʃən/

Other forms: purgations

Definitions of purgation

1. noun

   purging the body by the use of a cathartic to stimulate evacuation of the bowels
   synonyms: catharsis, katharsis

   type of:

   purge, purging

   an act of removing by cleansing; ridding of sediment or other undesired elements
2. noun

   the act of clearing yourself (or another) from some stigma or charge
   synonyms: purge, purging

   types:

   purification

   the act of purging of sin or guilt; moral or spiritual cleansing

   type of:

   clearing

   the act of freeing from suspicion
3. noun

   a ceremonial cleansing from defilement or uncleanness by the performance of appropriate rites
   synonyms: purification

   type of:

   ceremony

   the proper or conventional behavior on some solemn occasion