1. to remove or eliminate something unwanted or harmful
2. to clear oneself of a charge or suspicion
3. to cause evacuation of the bowels
Usage: medical

1. an act of removing or eliminating unwanted elements
2. a widespread removal of people from an organization or government
Usage: political

Examples

• The company decided to purge outdated files from their database.
• She tried to purge negative thoughts from her mind.
• The new leader ordered a purge of corrupt officials.
• He needed to purge himself of guilt over the accident.
• The medicine will purge toxins from your system.
• The political purge removed dozens of party members.
• They purged the old inventory to make room for new products.