Purgation

Synonyms of purgation

• cleansing
• purification
• purging

Antonyms of purgation

• pollution
• contamination
• defilement

Collocations of purgation

spiritual purgation

Frequency: 70 %

The retreat focused on spiritual purgation and self-reflection.

emotional purgation

Frequency: 60 %

Crying can be a form of emotional purgation, releasing built-up tension.

mental purgation

Frequency: 50 %

Journaling can help with mental purgation, clearing the mind of clutter.

physical purgation

Frequency: 45 %

Exercise is a great way to achieve physical purgation and detoxify the body.

Idiomatic Expressions for purgation

• Phrase: purgation of guilt
  Meaning: the process of relieving oneself from feelings of guilt or remorse
  Usage: Confessing his mistakes brought about a purgation of guilt that he had been carrying for years.