purgation

名词 purgation:

1. purging the body by the use of a cathartic to stimulate evacuation of the bowels
   同义词：catharsis, katharsis
2. a ceremonial cleansing from defilement or uncleanness by the performance of appropriate rites
   同义词：purification
3. the act of clearing yourself (or another) from some stigma or charge
   同义词：purge, purging

pur.ga.tion

n.（名词）
The act of purging or purifying.
洗涤或净化的行为