purge

1. Countable

   The act of removing individuals from an organization who are considered undesirable or disloyal.

   • In that totalitarian state, the leader initiated a massive purge to consolidate power.

   • The company conducted an internal purge to remove anyone not adhering to the new policies.

   • The purge resulted in the dismissal of many experienced staff members.

organization

1. Transitive

   To remove individuals from an organization because they are considered disloyal or undesirable.

   • The government was determined to purge any dissenters hindering their agenda.

   • The new manager was determined to purge all the underperforming employees.

   • The dictator frequently purged the military of opponents to consolidate his power.

elimination

1. Transitive

   To eliminate something unwanted, harmful, or considered evil from something.

   • The company is working to purge all harmful chemicals from its products.

   • They sought to purge their bodies through rigorous exercise.

   • She tried to purge her negative emotions by writing in a diary.

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