Definition of Purge
Purge
purge
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(verb)
to remove something that is not desirable;
e.g. After the scandal, the business decided to purge its records of corruption.
(verb)
to expunge or be rid of someone or something in a violent way;
e.g. They purged all 7 members of the committee and brought on new people to take the lead.
(noun)
the abrupt and violent removal or expulsion of people from a group or organization;
e.g. Many of the workers live in the fear of a department-wide purge, which would leave hundreds unemployed.
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