purify | Definition of purify

Synonyms and Antonyms of purify

1 to free from moral guilt or blemish especially ceremonially

Catholics go to confession to be purified

Synonyms of purify

cleanse, purge, sanctify

Words Related to purify

amend, improve, refine

heal, regenerate, restore

elevate, ennoble, uplift

absolve, acquit, clear, exonerate, vindicate

Near Antonyms of purify

corrupt, debase, debauch, defile, degrade, demean, deprave, pervert, stain, warp

poison, profane, prostitute

2 to remove usually visible impurities from

purify the water by distillation

Synonyms of purify

clarify, clear, distill (also distil), filter, fine, garble

Words Related to purify

process, rectify, refine

clean, cleanse, decontaminate, elutriate, purge, wash

bolt, screen, sieve, sift

disinfect, sanitize

Near Antonyms of purify

cloud, dull, muddy

contaminate, dirty, soil

defile, pollute, taint

begrime, besmirch, foul, sully