<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object) purged, purging:<ul><li>to rid of whatever is impure or undesirable; cleanse; purify: The water was purged and then tested for purity, so it should be safe to drink.</li><li>to rid, clear, or free (usually followed by of or from): The raid was intended to purge the political party of disloyal members.</li><li>to remove by cleansing or purifying (often followed by away, off, or out).</li><li>to clear or empty (the stomach or bowels) by inducing vomiting or evacuation.</li><li>to cause evacuation of the bowels of (a person).</li><li>to put to death or otherwise eliminate (undesirable or unwanted members) from a political organization, government, nation, etc.</li><li>to delete or remove (data or the like): Make sure to purge all sensitive information from your phone before you sell it.</li><li>to clear of imputed guilt or ritual uncleanliness.</li><li>to clear away or wipe out legally (an offense, accusation, etc.) by atonement or other suitable action.</li><li>to drive off (undesirable gases) from a furnace or stove.</li><li>to free (a furnace or stove) of undesirable gases.</li></ul></li></ul><p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>the act or process of purging.</li><li>the removal or elimination of members of a political organization, government, nation, etc., who are considered disloyal or otherwise undesirable.</li><li>something that purges, as a purgative medicine or laxative.</li></ul>