Purges Meaning in English
word · lemma: purge
Definition
Acts of forcefully removing people or things from a group or place, especially for political reasons or to get rid of unwanted elements.
Usage & Nuances
Usually formal or historical, often related to politics (e.g., government purges). As a verb, commonly used in 'purge files', 'purge toxins', but as a noun especially refers to mass removals. Don't confuse with 'clean' or 'delete', which are more general.
Example Sentences
The government carried out several purges after the conflict.
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Large purges happened during the revolution.
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There were purges in the company to remove dishonest employees.
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Political purges left many families separated for years.
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After the scandal, the organization went through a series of internal purges.
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Years later, people still talk about the purges as a warning from history.
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