1. past tense and past participle of cleanse; made clean or pure by removing dirt, impurities, or unwanted elements
2. freed from guilt, sin, or moral impurity; spiritually purified
Usage: often used in religious or spiritual contexts

Examples

• She cleansed her face with a gentle soap before bed.
• The wound was carefully cleansed with antiseptic.
• The rain cleansed the dusty streets.
• He felt cleansed after confessing his mistakes.
• The ritual cleansed the temple of negative energy.
• The detox program cleansed her body of toxins.
• Time had cleansed the bitter memories from his mind.