purgation
NOUN
/pɜr'ɡeɪʃən/
9 LETTERS · 3 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH P
purgation is a valid 9-letter word worth 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words with Friends.
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WORDS WITH FRIENDS
P3U1R1G2A1T1I1O1N1
3 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 =12 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 24TRIPLE WORD → 36
MEANING
What does purgation mean?
NOUN · 3 SENSES
1
Purging the body by the use of a cathartic to stimulate evacuation of the bowels.
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2
A ceremonial cleansing from defilement or uncleanness by the performance of appropriate rites.
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3
The act of clearing yourself (or another) from some stigma or charge.
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