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cleanses

[/ˈklɛnzɪz/]
verb
limpa
1. Third person singular present tense of cleanse; to remove dirt, impurities, or unwanted elements from something
She cleanses her face every morning with a gentle soap.
Ela limpa o rosto todas as manhãs com um sabonete suave.
2. To purify spiritually or morally
The ritual cleanses the soul of negative energy.
O ritual limpa a alma da energia negativa.
3. To rid of guilt, sin, or wrongdoing
He seeks to cleanse himself of past mistakes.
Ele busca se purificar dos erros do passado.
Synonyms
purifieswashesscrubscleanssanitizespurges
Antonyms
contaminatespollutessoilsdirtiestaints

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
limpa
Most common usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
limpa
Standard usage, no regional variation
Rio de Janeiro
limpa
Standard usage, no regional variation
Portugal
limpa
Standard usage, occasionally purifica for spiritual context

Related Idioms & Phrases

cleanse the palate
cleanse one's conscience
ethnic cleansing (geopolitical term)
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