cleansing
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.the process of cleaning your skin thoroughly, especially your face.
n.the act of removing dirt, oil, and cosmetics from the skin, typically as part of a dermatological routine.
Simple“A deep cleansing of your face before bed helps prevent skin problems.”
In context“The dermatologist recommended a gentle daily cleansing to remove environmental pollutants without stripping the skin of its natural oils.”
SynonymsAntonymssoilingcontamination - 02 C1 Advanced
n.the act of getting rid of something unwanted or bad from a place or group.
n.the removal of undesirable elements, people, or influences from a specific environment or organisation.
Simple“The new manager began a cleansing of the department to remove lazy workers.”
In context“The political party underwent a thorough cleansing of its ranks following the corruption scandal that nearly destroyed its reputation.”
- 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.describing something that makes you or a place clean.
adj.possessing the quality or power to clean or purify.
Simple“She used a cleansing cream to wash away her heavy stage makeup.”
In context“The ritual involved a cleansing fire, which the participants believed would burn away the misfortunes of the previous year.”
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“During the war his troops committed what became known as "ethnic cleansing" in Bosnia-Herzegovina in a bid to expel the non-Serbian population by force.”
“Mladić had been one of the main architects of the policy of ethnic cleansing during the Bosnian war.”