Definition of: purge

(pûrj) v. purged, purg·ing v.t.
1. To cleanse of what is impure or extraneous; purify.
2. To remove (impurities, etc.) in cleansing: with away, off, or out.
3. To rid (a group, nation, etc.) of elements regarded as undesirable or inimical, especially by killing.
4. To remove or kill (a person or persons) in such a manner.
5. To cleanse or rid of sin, fault, or defilement.
6. Med. a To cause evacuation of (the bowels, etc.). b To induce evacuation of the bowels of.
7. Law To clear of accusation, suspicion, or guilt.
—v.i.
8. To become clean or pure.
9. Med. To have or induce evacuation.
—noun
1. The act or operation of purging, in any sense.
2. That which purges; specifically, a medicine causing active evacuation of the bowels; a cathartic; also, its administration or operation. [<OF purgier <L purgare cleanse <purigare <purus pure]
—purg′er noun
—purg′ing noun