cleanse 
/ˈklɛnz/ verb
cleans·es; cleansed; cleans·ing /ˈklɛnz/ verb [+ obj] : to make (someone or something) clean
▪ The cut should be cleansed gently with mild soap and water. ▪ cleansed of all impurities — see also ethnic cleansing
▪ The cut should be cleansed gently with mild soap and water. ▪ cleansed of all impurities — see also ethnic cleansing
usage The verbs clean and cleanse both mean “to make (something or someone) clean.” Cleanse usually refers to making the body or part of the body clean.
▪ cleansing the skin ▪ The herb is believed to cleanse the body of toxins. It can also refer to making a person's mind, soul, reputation, etc., clean. ▪ The ceremony is meant to cleanse people of their guilt and sin. ▪ Try to cleanse your mind through meditation. Clean is more common than cleanse and its use is less specific.
▪ cleansing the skin ▪ The herb is believed to cleanse the body of toxins. It can also refer to making a person's mind, soul, reputation, etc., clean. ▪ The ceremony is meant to cleanse people of their guilt and sin. ▪ Try to cleanse your mind through meditation. Clean is more common than cleanse and its use is less specific.
